Changing The Flash Intensity Setting; Flash Precautions - Casio QV-R3 User Manual

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Changing the Flash Intensity Setting

Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity set-
ting.
1.
In a recording mode, press MENU.
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the "REC" tab.
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select "Flash Intensity," and
then press [ ].
4.
Select the setting you want and then press
SET.
To do this:
Fire the flash with strong intensity
Fire the flash with normal intensity
Fire the flash with weak intensity
• Flash intensity may not change if the subject is too far
or too close to the camera.

Flash Precautions

Take care that your fingers do
not block the flash when you
hold the camera. Covering the
flash with your finger can
greatly reduce its effective-
ness.
• The approximate effective range of the flash is shown be-
Select this setting:
• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as
Strong
Normal
Weak
• The flash does not fire in the Movie Mode and in the Con-
• The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery
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low. The flash is unable to adequately illuminate a subject
that is outside this range.
QV-R3: 0.4 meter to 3.2 meters (1.3´ to 10.5´)
QV-R4: 0.4 meter to 2.8 meters (1.3´ to 9.2´)
10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actual
time required depends on the battery level, temperature,
and other conditions.
tinuous Shutter Mode. This is indicated by
on the monitor screen.
power is low. Low battery power is indicated by
Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire
properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these
symptoms occur, charge the camera's battery as soon as
possible.
Flash
(Flash Off)
(Flash