Panasonic NV-GS500 Operating Instructions Manual page 34

≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter
speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication
(either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear
and the video flash may not be light.
≥Using the video flash fixes a shutter speed of
1/750 or faster to 1/500.
≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark
place. If so, adjust the focus manually.
≥The picture may appear dark if video flash is lit
in front of a white background.
≥A conversion lens (optional) can block the video
flash and may cause a vignetting effect.
≥Do not use the video flash with the ND filter
(optional) attached.
≥Set the flash to [
prohibited.
≥Do not block the video flash by hand or any
other means.
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When the video flash is not used
Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH] >> [
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To adjust the brightness of the video
flash
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Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >>
select the desired brightness level.
[ßj]: If the brightness is too high ([ßj] or
[ßAj] indication will appear.)
[ßd0]: In normal recording ([ß] or [ßA]
indication will appear.)
[ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient ([ßi]
or [ßAi] indication will appear.)
ª Red eye reduction function
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes
become red from flashes.
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Set [ADVANCED] >> [RED EYE] >> [ON].
≥
The [ ] indication appears.
≥The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move until
the second flash is finished.
≥Use this when you take pictures of people in
dark places.
≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending
on the recording conditions.
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Record mode
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Using the video flash VW-FLH3E
(optional)
≥The video flash permits still picture recording in
a dark place 2.5 metres or more distant. The
available range of the video flash is approx. 1 to
4 metres.
≥When the video flash becomes ready to flash,
the [ß] indication appears.
≥The optional video flash and the built-in video
flash cannot be used simultaneously.
≥The brightness of the video flash cannot be
adjusted.
≥The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance
become fixed.
≥Using the video flash outdoors or with backlight
or other bright conditions may result in white
blotches (colour blotches) on the pictures. If so,
either adjust the iris manually or use the
backlight compensation function, without using
the flash.
≥Carefully read the operating instructions for the
video flash.