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Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light (Optional)
The video flash light attaches to the camcorder’s advanced accessory shoe for
cable-free operation and is powered by the camcorder's power supply.
The video light can be used for recording movies and still images, and the flash for
recording still images. As a flash, it can be set to fire automatically or act as a pre-flash
to reduce the red-eye effect.
For how to attach the video flash light and how to use the video light, refer to the
VFL-1 Video Flash Light instruction manual.
Selecting the Flash Mode
1. Set the video flash light’s POWER switch to ON.
2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [FLASH], select a
setting option and close the menu.
The symbol of the selected flash mode appears on the screen. “ ” disappears after
4 seconds.
❍ Do not fire the flash close to people’s eyes.
❍ Do not fire the flash at persons while they are driving.
❍ Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand.
❍ The practical range of the flash is approx. 3.3 to 6.6 ft. (1 to 2 m). The range
depends upon the recording condition.
❍ In CAMERA mode, the flash can be used in record pause mode when [STILL I.
REC] is set to [ FINE] or [ NORMAL].
❍ The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.
❍ In normal and high-speed continuous shooting mode, images are captured at 2
frames/second when using the flash.
CARD PLAY
CARD CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
CAMERA
FLASH••••••••AUTO
CAMERA SETUP
( 38)
AUTO The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the
subject.
RED-EYE The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the
subject, and fires a pre-flash for red-eye reduction.
FLASH ON The flash always fires.
FLASH OFF The flash does not fire. Use this setting in places where flash
photography is prohibited.
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