Canon VIXIA HV40 Instruction Manual page 63

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• 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 ~A
(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
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PHOTO
1
halfway, if the subject is too dark the
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 [1!lD 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.
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Press
[PHOTO],
first halfway to •
activate the autofocus and then
fully to record the still image.
To
USE THE OPTIONAL VFL·1 VIDEO FLASH LIGHT
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, .•
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appear on the screen.
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POINTS TO CHECK
1
If the joystick guide does not appear
on screen, press
(@) )
to display it.
2
Push the joystick ( .... ) toward
~.
If
~
does not appear on the joystick
gUide, repeatedly push the joystick
( ... ) toward (NEXTJ to display the
joystick guide in the illustration above.
• Repeatedly push the joystick ( .... )
toward ~ to cycle between the flash
modes.
• The display
~A
disappears after 4
seconds.
Select a recording program other than
[II FIREWORKS].
Options •
Default value
Flash
You can use the built-in flash for
recording still images in dark places. The
flash features the red-eye reduction
function.