Vivitar Tripod/Video Equipment manual Using the Flash, Flash mode Description, EN-27

Using the Flash

The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. The ViviCam 8400 has four flash modes: Auto Flash (default), Red Eye Reduction, Forced Flash and No Flash. You can record an image using a flash mode that best suits your requirements.

1.	Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M.		/
2.	Press the	button to turn on the power.
3.	Toggle W / until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD
	monitor.
4.	Compose your image and press the shutter button.
The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:

Flash mode	Description
AUTO FLASH	The flash fires automatically to suit the photographic conditions.
RED EYE	Use this mode to reduce the red-eye effect when you want to take
REDUCTION	natural-looking photographs of people and animals in low-light conditions.
	When taking photographs of people, the red-eye effect can be reduced by
	increasing the room lighting if possible and having your subject not look directly
	into the camera. The camera’s pre-flash and slight delay in this mode will also
	help to improve your images.
FORCED FLASH	The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this
	mode for recording images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows.
NO FLASH	Use this mode if the use of flash is prohibited or if the distance to the subject
	is greater than the flash’s maximum range. The camera will adjust its exposure
	and shutter speed to give the best results. A tripod will improve your images.

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