Additional Functions; Flash - Canon HG10 Instruction Manual

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Additional Functions

Flash

You can use the built-in flash to record
still images in dark places. The flash
features the red-eye reduction function.
Options
(auto)
The flash fires automatically according to the
brightness of the subject.
(red-eye reduction, auto)
The flash fires automatically according to the
brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights
up to reduce the red-eye effect.
(flash on)
The flash always fires.
(flash off)
The flash does not fire.
1
If the function guide does not
appear on screen, press
display it.
2
Press to select
• If does not appear on the
function guide, repeatedly press
to display it.
70
( 24)
Default value
to
.
• Repeatedly press
between the flash modes.
• disappears after 4 seconds.
3
PHOTO
Press , first halfway to
activate the autofocus and then
fully to record the still image.
T
O USE THE OPTIONAL
L
IGHT
You can attach the optional VFL-1
Video Flash Light to the advanced
accessory shoe if you want a more
powerful flash than the built-in flash.
The procedure for setting the flash
mode is the same as described above.
For details about attaching and using
the flash, refer to the instruction manual
of the VFL-1. The VFL-1 can also be
used as a video light. When a video
accessory is attached to the advanced
accessory shoe,
screen.
NOTES
• The practical range of the built-in flash
is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The
practical range with the VFL-1 Video
Flash Light attached is approx. 1 to 4 m
(3.3 to 13.1 ft.). 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.
to cycle
VFL-1 V F
IDEO LASH
will appear on the