Canon DC10 DC20/DC10 Instruction Manual - Page 56
Using the Flash
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Using the Flash You can use the built-in flash for recording still images in dark places. The flash is equipped with the red-eye reduction function. (auto) (red-eye reduction, auto) (flash on) (flash off) The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red-eye effect. The flash always fires. The flash does not fire. Use this setting in places where flash photography is prohibited. (flash) button PHOTO button Assist lamp Flash 1. Set the camcorder to record still images ( recording program other than Fireworks (SCN). ) and select a 2. Press the (flash) button. • Repeatedly pressing the button will cycle between the flash modes. • The symbol of the selected flash mode appears on the screen. " " disappears after 4 seconds. 3. Press the PHOTO button, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image. The flash fires according to the flash mode selected and the recording conditions. Do not fire the flash close to people's eyes. Do not fire the flash at people 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.). The range depends upon the recording conditions. The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode. For the 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 will not fire in the following cases: - When you press the EXP button in (auto) or (red-eye reduction) mode. - During auto exposure bracketing. 56