Canon LEGRIA HV40 Instruction Manual

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Other Functions58Fla shYou can use the built-in flash forrecording still images in dark places. Theflash features the red-eye reductionfunction.POI NTS TO CHECKSelect a recording program other than[ FIREWORKS].Opt ions Default value1 If the joystick guide does not appearon screen, press ( ) to display it.2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .If does not appear on the joystickguide, repeatedly push the joystick( ) toward [NEXT] to display thejoystick guide in the illustration above.• Repeatedly push the joystick ( )toward to cycle between the flashmodes.• The display disappears after 4seconds.3 Press , first halfway toactivate the autofocus and thenfully to record the still image.TO U SE TH E OPT I ONAL V FL-1 V I DEO FLASH LI GH TYou can attach the optional VFL-1 VideoFlash Light to the advanced accessoryshoe if you want a more powerful flashthan the built-in flash. The procedure forsetting the flash mode is the same asdescribed above. For details aboutattaching and using the flash, refer to theinstruction manual of the VFL-1. TheVFL-1 can also be used as a video light.When a video accessory is attached tothe advanced accessory shoe, willappear on the screen.NOTESThe practical range of the built-in flash isapprox. 1 to 2 m. The practical range with theVFL-1 Video Flash Light attached is approx. 1to 4 m. In any case, the actual range willdepend on the recording conditions.The range of the flash decreases incontinuous shooting mode.For the red-eye reduction function to beeffective, the subject needs to look at the assistlamp. The degree of reduction depends on thedistance and on each individual.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.The flash mode cannot be selected when theexposure is locked.We do not recommend using the flash whenthe optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter isattached; its shadow can appear on the screen.About t he AF-Assist La m p: While you presshalfway, if the subject is too dark theassist lamp may light up briefly in order toenable the camcorder to focus more accurately(AF-assist lamp). You can also set [AF ASTLAMP] to [ OFF] so the assist lamp doesnot light up.- The camcorder may not be able to focus evenif the AF-assist lamp is on.( 8)(auto)The flash fires automatically according tothe brightness of the subject.(red-eye reduction, auto)The assist lamp lights up to reduce thered-eye effect. The flash fires automaticallyaccording to the brightness of the subject.(flash on)The flash always fires.(flash off)The flash does not fire.PHOTOPHOTO