Canon 60, 65 Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light Optional, Selecting the Flash Mode

Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light (Optional)

The video flash light attaches to the camcorder’s advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation and is powered by the camcorder's power supply.

The video light can be used for recording movies and still images, and the flash for recording still images. As a flash, it can be set to fire automatically or act as a pre-flash to reduce the red-eye effect.

For how to attach the video flash light and how to use the video light, refer to the VFL-1 Video Flash Light instruction manual.

Selecting the Flash Mode

AUTO	The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the
	subject.
RED-EYE	The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the
	subject, and fires a pre-flash for red-eye reduction.
FLASH ON	The flash always fires.
FLASH OFF	The flash does not fire. Use this setting in places where flash
	photography is prohibited.

CAMERA PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY

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CAMERA SETUP

FLASH••••••••AUTO

1.Set the video flash light’s POWER switch to ON.

2.Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [FLASH], select a setting option and close the menu.

The symbol of the selected flash mode appears on the screen. “ ” disappears after 4 seconds.

❍Do not fire the flash close to people’s eyes.

❍Do not fire the flash at persons while they are driving.

❍Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand.

❍The practical range of the flash is approx. 3.3 to 6.6 ft. (1 to 2 m). The range

depends upon the recording condition.

❍In CAMERA mode, the flash can be used in record pause mode when [STILL I. REC] is set to [ FINE] or [ NORMAL].

❍The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.

❍In normal and high-speed continuous shooting mode, images are captured at 2 frames/second when using the flash.

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