Canon 70 Camcorder User Manual


 
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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.