Using The Built-In Video Flash - Panasonic NV-GS300 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the built-in video flash

Use the built-in video flash in order to record still
pictures in dark places.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH] >> [ß] or [ßA].
≥If [ßA] is selected, then the video flash will
automatically flash as necessary.
2
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥The video flash is activated and the picture
will be recorded.
≥You cannot use the built-in video flash unless
the card is inserted in the movie camera.
≥The movie camera, even when its video flash
has been turned off, automatically determines if
the video flash is necessary by detecting the
ambient brightness. (If it determines that the
video flash is necessary, the [
lights up in yellow.)
≥When the [ß] ([ßi]/[ßj]) indication or the [ßA]
([ßAi]/[ßAj]) indication is displayed, the video
flash can be lit. If the indication is flashing or not
displayed, the video flash cannot be lit. You can
take a picture even if the indication is flashing.
≥The available range of the video flash is approx.
1 to 2.5 metres in a dark place. Pictures will
appear dark or reddish when they are recorded
by using the video flash at distances greater
than 2.5 metres.
≥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 lighted.
≥Using the video flash fixes the shutter speed of
1/750 s or faster to 1/500.
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≥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 [
] where using a video flash is
prohibited.
≥Do not block the video flash by hand or any
other means.
ª When the video flash is not used
Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH] >> [
ª To adjust the brightness of the video
flash
1
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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