Canon Legria HF21 Instruction Manual page 98

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
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 (
appears when you turn on the video flash light (
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
reduction) mode.
- During auto exposure bracketing.
- In (auto) or
program is set to [
- When using an optional video light.
• About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press
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
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 [
[AF-Assist Lamp] is automatically set to [
• The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 2 m. The practical range
with the VFL-2 attached is approx. 1 to 4 m. In any case, the actual
range will depend on the recording conditions.
• 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.
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