Mini Video Light - Canon HV20 Instruction Manual

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Press PHOTO , first halfway to
activate the autofocus and then
fully to record the still image.
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O USE THE OPTIONAL
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,
appear on the 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 the red-eye reduction function 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 will not fire in the following cases:
- When you manually adjust the exposure in
(auto) or (red-eye reduction) mode.
- During auto exposure bracketing.
The flash mode cannot be selected when the
exposure is locked.
We do not recommend using the flash when
the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is
attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.
About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press
halfway, if the subject is too dark the
PHOTO
assist lamp may light up briefly in order to
enable the camcorder to focus more accurately
(AF-assist lamp). You can also set [AF AST
LAMP] to [ OFF] so the assist lamp does
not light up.
- The camcorder may not be able to focus even
if the AF-assist lamp is on.
- The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be
an inconvenience. Consider turning it off in
public places such as restaurants or theaters.
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Mini Video Light

You can turn on the mini video light
(assist lamp) at any time regardless of the
recording program.
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Press
•
• Press
video light off.
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O USE THE OPTIONAL
You can attach the optional VL-3 Video
Light to the advanced accessory shoe if
you want a more powerful video light the
built-in mini video light. For details about
attaching and using the video light, refer
to the instruction manual of the VL-3.
When a video accessory is attached to
the advanced accessory shoe,
appear on the screen.
light while the optional Wide-converter is
attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.
automatically when you attach the optional VL-3
Video Light. To use the built-in mini video light,
set the switch on the VL-3 to OFF and then
press
Other Functions
LIGHT .
appears on the screen.
again to turn the mini
LIGHT
VL-3 V
NOTES
We do not recommend using the mini video
The built-in mini video light will be disabled
.
LIGHT
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