Canon VIXIA HF21 VIXIA HF21 Instruction Manual - Page 67

Using an External Video Light, Recording Video Snapshot Scenes

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NOTES • We recommend not using the mini video light while the optional Wideconverter or Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen. Using an External Video Light You can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light when you need a video light that is stronger than the built-in mini video light. Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe. • Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe ( 84). • appears when you turn on the optional video light (ON or AUTO). For details about using the optional video light, refer to the instruction manual of the accessory used. Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes or capture short scenes from a movie you have previously recorded. Then, combine these scenes with music to add a new level of enjoyment to your movies. By changing the background music, you can give your scenes an entirely new feel. Recording Video Snapshot Scenes Operating modes: 1 Press VIDEO SNAP . The button's blue light will turn on and a blue border appears on the screen. 2 Press START/STOP . • The camcorder records for about 4 seconds (the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to record pause mode. Video Š 67

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NOTES
• We recommend not using the mini video light while the optional Wide-
converter or Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the
screen.
Using an External Video Light
You can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light
when you need a video light that is stronger than the built-in mini video
light.
Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe.
• Refer to
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
(
84).
appears when you turn on the optional video light (ON or AUTO).
For details about using the optional video light, refer to the instruction
manual of the accessory used.
Video Snapshot
Record a series of short scenes or capture short scenes from a movie
you have previously recorded. Then, combine these scenes with music
to add a new level of enjoyment to your movies. By changing the back-
ground music, you can give your scenes an entirely new feel.
Recording Video Snapshot Scenes
1 Press
.
The button’s blue light will turn on
and a blue border appears on the
screen.
2 Press
.
The camcorder records for about 4
seconds (the blue frame serves as
a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to record pause
mode.
Operating modes:
VIDEO SNAP
START/STOP