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Using the Optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light
You can also use the optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light with stronger flash. The procedure
for selecting the flash mode is the same as for the built-in flash. For instructions on
connection and use, refer to the instruction manual of the VFL-1.
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. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.); 1 to 4.5 m (3.3
to 14.8 ft.) with the VFL-1. The range depends upon the recording condition.
The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.
For the red-eye reduction mode to be effective, the subject needs to look at the
assist lamp (OPTURA60) or flash (OPTURA50). The degree of reduction
depends upon the distance and on each individual.
When the VFL-1 is attached, the VFL-1 fires a pre-flash for red-eye
reduction.
The flash will not fire in the following cases:
- When you press the EXP button in (auto) or (red-eye reduction, auto)
mode.
- When recording movies.
- When (auto) or (red-eye reduction, auto) is selected and a shutter
speed of 1/2000 is set in CAMERA mode.
- During auto exposure bracketing.
When (flash on) is selected and a shutter speed of 1/2000 is set in CAMERA
mode, the shutter speed becomes set to 1/1000 and the flash fires.
We recommend not using the flash when the optional Wide-converter or Tele-
converter is attached. Their shadows appear on the screen.
The flash mode cannot be selected when exposure is locked, or after the first
still image in Stitch Assist mode.
The red-eye reduction mode cannot be used in stitch assist mode.
When the optional VL-3 Video Light or the VFL-1 is attached, the
built-in flash does not fire when the POWER switch of the VL-3 or the VFL-1 is
set to a position other than OFF.
About the AF-Assist Lamp:
While you press the PHOTO button halfway, the assist lamp may light up as AF-
assist lamp responding to the brightness of the subject to enable the camcorder
to focus more accurately.
- The camcorder may not be able to focus even though the AF-assist lamp is
lighting.
- The AF-assist lamp lights up brightly. Consider turning off the AF-assist lamp
in public places such as in restaurants or theaters.