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Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light
You can use the optional VFL-2 Video Light Flash as an external flash
when its POWER switch is set to
ON. The procedure for setting the
external flash is the same as for the built-in flash.
Attach the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light to the mini advanced
shoe.
Refer to
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
(
84).
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
(auto) or
(red-eye reduction) mode when the recording
program is set to [
Night Scene].
- 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.
- The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is
on.
- When the recording mode is set to [
Underwater] or [
Surface],
[AF-Assist Lamp] is automatically set to [
Off].
• 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.
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