Using The Built-In Flash - Panasonic PV-GS250 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the built-in flash

Use the built-in flash in order to record still
pictures in dark places.
Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1
Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ ] or [ A].
If [ A] is selected, then the flash will
automatically flash as necessary.
2
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
The flash is activated and the picture will be
recorded.
You cannot use the built-in flash unless the card
is inserted in the Camcorder.
The Camcorder, even when its flash has been
turned off, automatically determines if the flash
is necessary by detecting the ambient
brightness. (If it determines that the flash is
necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in
yellow.)
When the [ ] ([ ]/[
([ A ]/[ A ]) indication is displayed, the flash
can be lit. If the indication is flashing or not
displayed, the flash cannot be lit.
The available range of the flash is approx. 3 to
7.5 feet (1 to 2.5 m) in a dark place. Pictures will
appear dark or reddish when they are recorded
by using the flash at distances greater than
7.5 feet (2.5 m).
When set [FLASH] >> [ A] and the shutter
speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication
(either [ A], [ A ], or [ A ]) may disappear
and the flash may not be lighted.
Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of
1/750 s 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 flash is lit in front
of a white background.
Set the flash to [
prohibited.
Do not block the flash by hand or any other
means.
PHOTO
SHOT
]) indication or the [ A]
] where using a flash is
Record mode
When the flash is not used
Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [
To adjust the brightness of the flash
1
Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >>
select the desired brightness level.
[ ]: If the brightness is too high ([
[ A ] indication will appear).
[ 0]: In normal recording (the [ ] or [ A]
indication will appear).
[ ]: If the brightness is insufficient ([
or [ A ] indication will appear.)
Red eye reduction function
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes
become red from flashes.
1
Set [ADVANCE] >> [RED EYE] >> [ON].
Red eye phenomenon may appear depending
on the recording conditions.
Using the flash VW-FLH3 (optional)
The flash permits still picture recording in a dark
place 7.5 feet (2.5 m) or more distant from the
subject. The available range of the flash is
approx. 3 to 13 feet (1 to 4 m).
When the flash becomes ready to flash, the [ ]
indication appears.
The optional flash and the built-in flash cannot
be used simultaneously.
The brightness of the flash cannot be adjusted.
The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance
become fixed.
Using the flash outdoors or with backlight or
other bright conditions may result in white
blotches (color 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
flash.
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] or
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