Canon DC40 - Manual (Page 57)

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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.
1. Set the camcorder to record still images ( ) and select a
recording program other than Fireworks (SCN).
2. Press the (flash) button.
• Repeatedly pressing the button will cycle between the flash modes.
• The symbol “
” disappears after 4 seconds.
3. Press the PHOTO button, first halfway to activate the autofocus and
then fully to record the still image.
 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 red-eye reduction mode cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode.
 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 the exposure is locked, or after the
first still image in Stitch Assist mode.
 We recommend not using the flash when the optional Wide-converter or Tele-
converter is attached. Their shadows appear on the screen.
(auto) The flash fires automatically according to the brightness
of the subject.
(red-eye reduction, auto) The flash fires automatically according to the brightness
of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the
red-eye effect.
(flash on) The flash always fires.
(flash off) The flash does not fire.
PHOTO button
Flash
(flash) button
Assist lamp