Flash

You can use the flash to take photos in dark places.

Operating modes:

POINTS TO CHECK

• Select a recording program other than [M Fireworks], [r Underwater] or [s Surface].

1 Select the flash mode.

[FUNC.] 8[S Flash] 8Desired option 8[a]

The icon of the selected flash mode appears. U disappears after 4 seconds.

2Press j, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the photo.

Depending on the setting selected and shooting conditions, the flash will fire.

Options ( Default value)

[UAutomatic] The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject.

[VRed-Eye Auto] The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red-eye effect.

[SFlash On] The flash always fires.

[WFlash Off] The flash does not fire.

Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light

You can use the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light as an external flash when its POWER switch is set to n ON. The procedure for setting the external flash is the same as for the built-in flash.

Attach the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light to the mini advanced shoe.

Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (080).

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Canon HF M31, HFM32, HF M300 instruction manual Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light