Panasonic NV-GS500 Operating Instructions - Page 34
When the video flash is not used, To adjust the brightness of the video, flash, Red eye reduction
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Record mode ≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication (either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear and the video flash may not be light. ≥Using the video flash fixes a shutter speed of 1/750 or faster to 1/500. ≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark place. If so, adjust the focus manually. ≥The picture may appear dark if video flash is lit in front of a white background. ≥A conversion lens (optional) can block the video flash and may cause a vignetting effect. ≥Do not use the video flash with the ND filter (optional) attached. ≥Set the flash to [ ] where using a video flash is prohibited. ≥Do not block the video flash by hand or any other means. ª When the video flash is not used Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH] >> [ ]. ª To adjust the brightness of the video flash 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >> select the desired brightness level. [ßj]: [ßd0]: If the brightness is too high ([ßj] or [ßAj] indication will appear.) In normal recording ([ß] or [ßA] indication will appear.) [ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient ([ßi] or [ßAi] indication will appear.) ª Red eye reduction function Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [RED EYE] >> [ON]. ª Using the video flash VW-FLH3E (optional) ≥The video flash permits still picture recording in a dark place 2.5 metres or more distant. The available range of the video flash is approx. 1 to 4 metres. ≥When the video flash becomes ready to flash, the [ß] indication appears. ≥The optional video flash and the built-in video flash cannot be used simultaneously. ≥The brightness of the video flash cannot be adjusted. ≥The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance become fixed. ≥Using the video flash outdoors or with backlight or other bright conditions may result in white blotches (colour blotches) on the pictures. If so, either adjust the iris manually or use the backlight compensation function, without using the flash. ≥Carefully read the operating instructions for the video flash. A ≥The [ ] indication appears. ≥The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move until the second flash is finished. ≥Use this when you take pictures of people in dark places. ≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions. 34 VQT0T47
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