Canon VIXIA HF21 VIXIA HF21 Instruction Manual - Page 102
Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light
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Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light You can use the optional VFL-2 Video Light Flash as an external flash when its POWER switch is set to 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 ( 84). 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 (auto) or (red-eye reduction) mode when the recording program is set to [ Night Scene]. - 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. - The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is on. - When the recording mode is set to [ Underwater] or [ Surface], [AF-Assist Lamp] is automatically set to [ Off]. • 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. 102 Photos