Canon HF20 A Camcorder User Manual


 
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appears when you turn on the video flash light ( ON). For
details about using the video flash light, refer to the instruction manual
of the VFL-2.
NOTES
The flash will not fire in the following cases:
- When you manually adjust the exposure in (auto) or (red-eye
reduction) mode.
- During auto exposure bracketing.
- In the [ Fireworks] recording program.
- When using an optional video light.
About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press halfway, if the sur-
roundings of the subject are too dark, the mini video light may light up
briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-
assist lamp).
- You can also set [AF-Assist Lamp] to [ Off] so the assist
lamp is not activated ( 137).
- The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is
on.
The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The
practical range with the VFL-2 attached is approx. 1 to 4 m (3.3 to
13.1 ft.). In any case, the actual range will depend on the recording con-
ditions.
The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.
For red-eye reduction to be effective, the subject needs to look at the
assist lamp. The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on
each individual.
The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked.
We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide-converter or
Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.
Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing
Take a series of photos of a moving subject or record the same picture
in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the photo you like the
best.
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