appears when you turn on the video flash light ( ON). For details about using the video flash light, refer to the instruction manual of the VFL-2.

NOTES

•The flash will not fire in the following cases:

-When you manually adjust the exposure in (auto) or (red-eye reduction) mode.

-During auto exposure bracketing.

-In the [ Fireworks] recording program.

-When using an optional video light.

•About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press PHOTO halfway, if the sur- roundings of the subject are too dark, the mini video light may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF- assist lamp).

-You can also set [AF-Assist Lamp] to [ Off] so the assist lamp is not activated ( 137).

-The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is on.

•The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The practical range with the VFL-2 attached is approx. 1 to 4 m (3.3 to

13.1 ft.). In any case, the actual range will depend on the recording con- ditions.

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

•For red-eye reduction to be effective, the subject needs to look at the assist lamp. The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on each individual.

•The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked.

•We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.

Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing

Take a series of photos of a moving subject or record the same picture in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the photo you like the best.

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