Canon MVX40i, MVX-45i manual Using the Optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light,  About the AF-Assist Lamp

Using the Optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light

You can also use the optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light with stronger flash. The procedure for selecting the flash mode is the same as for the built-in flash. For instructions on connection and use, refer to the instruction manual of the VFL-1.

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. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.); 1 to 4.5 m (3.3 to 14.8 ft.) with the VFL-1. The range depends upon the recording condition.

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

For the red-eye reduction mode to be effective, the subject needs to look at the assist lamp (MVX45i) or flash (MVX40i/MVX40). The degree of reduction depends upon the distance and on each individual.

When the VFL-1 is attached, the VFL-1 fires a pre-flash for red-eye reduction.

The flash will not fire in the following cases:

-When you press the EXP button in (auto) or (red-eye reduction, auto) mode.

-When recording movies.

-When (auto) or (red-eye reduction, auto) is selected and a shutter speed of 1/2000 is set in CAMERA mode.

-During auto exposure bracketing.

When (flash on) is selected and a shutter speed of 1/2000 is set in CAMERA mode, the shutter speed becomes set to 1/1000 and the flash fires.

We recommend not using the flash when the optional Wide-converter or Tele- converter is attached. Their shadows appear on the screen.

The flash mode cannot be selected when exposure is locked, or after the first still image in Stitch Assist mode.

The red-eye reduction mode cannot be used in stitch assist mode.

 When the optional VL-3 Video Light or the VFL-1 is attached, the built-in flash does not fire when the POWER switch of the VL-3 or the VFL-1 is set to a position other than OFF.

 About the AF-Assist Lamp:

While the PHOTO button is pressed halfway, the assist lamp may light up as AF-assist lamp responding to the brightness of the subject to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately.

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

-The AF-assist lamp lights up brightly. Consider turning off the AF-assist lamp in public places such as in restaurants or theaters.

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