Flash Shooting - JVC GC-QX3U Service Manual

Flash Shooting

There are four flash modes:
Auto
Forced on
Red-eye prevention
Off
1
Turn the Power dial to "A" or "M".
•Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
2
Press the Flash button and select the flash
mode.
•The " " indicator appears on the LCD
panel.
•Press the Flash button repeatedly to cycle
through the following modes:
"Off" → " (auto)" → " (forced on)"
→ " (red-eye prevention)" → "Off"
•If the mode is set to any mode other than
"Off", charging starts and the flash standby
lamp (red) flashes. When the flash standby
lamp remains lit steadily, charging is
complete.
: This setting automatically flashes when shooting under dark conditions.
: Select this setting to force the flash.
: Select this setting to minimize the "red-eye" effect that occurs when using the
flash. The flash is forced to light.
: Select this setting to disable the flash even when shooting under dark conditions.
Note that in order to prevent blurry photos a tripod should be used with this
setting, since the shutter speed is slower.
2
3,4
1
3
Point the lens at the subject, position yourself,
and half-press the Shutter button.
4
Press the Shutter button all the way to take
the picture.
•The flash lights and the flash standby lamp
(red) begins flashing.
•In red-eye prevention mode, the flash lights
twice. The first flash is designed to reduce the
red-eye effect. The second flash is when the
picture is actually taken.
NOTES:
● Though the image on the LCD screen may appear
dark, there is no problem with the recorded
image.
● When the flash is turned on, the iris value is set to
F2.8/3.8 automatically.
● When shooting with the flash, it is not possible to
set the iris and exposure manually.
● Do not press the Shutter button while the flash is
being charged.
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