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Using an External Video Light
You can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light
when you need a video light that is stronger than the built-in mini video
light.
Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe.
• Refer to
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
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appears when you turn on the optional video light (ON or AUTO).
For details about using the optional video light, refer to the instruction
manual of the accessory used.
Video Snapshot
Record a series of short scenes or capture short scenes from a movie
you have previously recorded. Then, combine these scenes with music
to add a new level of enjoyment to your movies. By changing the back-
ground music, you can give your scenes an entirely new feel.
You can also capture video snapshot scenes from previously recorded
movies.
Recording Video Snapshot Scenes
1 Press .
The button’s blue light will turn on
and a blue border appears on the
screen.
2 Press .
• The camcorder records for about 4
seconds (the blue frame serves as
a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to record pause
mode.
• When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will momentarily
turn black as if a camera shutter had released.
• In the movie index screen, video snapshot scenes are indicated with
the
mark.
Operating modes:
VIDEO SNAP
START/STOP
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