Using The Flash - Canon DC40 Instruction Manual

Using the Flash

You can use the built-in flash for recording still images in dark places. The flash is
equipped with the red-eye reduction function.
(auto)
(red-eye reduction, auto)
(flash on)
(flash off)
PHOTO button
1. Set the camcorder to record still images (
recording program other than
2. Press the (flash) button.
• Repeatedly pressing the
• The symbol " " disappears after 4 seconds.
3. Press the PHOTO button, first halfway to activate the autofocus and
then fully to record the still image.
The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The range
depends upon the recording conditions.
The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.
For the 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 red-eye reduction mode cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode.
The flash will not fire in the following cases:
- When you manually adjust the exposure in
reduction) mode.
- During auto exposure bracketing.
The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked, or after the
first still image in Stitch Assist mode.
We recommend not using the flash when the optional Wide-converter or Tele-
converter is attached. Their shadows appear on the screen.
The flash fires automatically according to the brightness
of the subject.
The flash fires automatically according to the brightness
of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the
red-eye effect.
The flash always fires.
The flash does not fire.
Fireworks (SCN).
button will cycle between the flash modes.
(flash) button
Flash
Assist lamp
) and select a
(auto) or (red-eye
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