Can the photo flash be used as a light when recording video?
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I'm not sure. I have never been able to find a setting that would turn it on during video recording and now we don't use it more than once a year so the battery is dead. It would make sense that there should be a setting that would let you turn on the light during video; maybe the company's website has the user manual PDF download...? Good luck
61293
Yes. On top of the camcorder there is a small lid; open it and you will find a hot shoe where you will be able to connect the external light.
2105654
I think they have an accessory flash, but try available light, you may like yhr trsults.
15590
This camcorder does not have a built in light. It has built in flash, but you are correct, it fires only when you take still pictures. One can buy an external light if needed. It's called the VL-5 Video Light http://www.amazon.com/Canon-VL-5-Video-Light-Accessory/dp/B001DYLNIU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1235271303&sr=1-1
2176671
It's not a flash just a lamp so if you just need an extra light sorce this will work. The shoe is not hot and can be mounted on the camera or tripod.
2165674
I purchased this camera for the same reason. There is no visible flash. A human will not know the camera is taking their picture. It also does not make any sound.
2122736
The flash only works if there is not enough light - automatic. However, there is a menu in the camera, and I see Lamp Setting which is on when you get the camera, but you can turn it off.
1144288
when the camera button is pressed, the flashis activated and the picture will be recorded. use the built in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places it does have auto flash setting, on flash, and off flash in settings This is a great camera for the price, it's been in all types of water, in the Bahamas, Florida, pool in the back yard. Takes really good sharp movies, and still photos. I love it.
1760741
I'm really surprised at how well the camera does at low lighted events. I usually take both flash pics and no flash pics but find many times the pics taken with available light are better than with the flash. Hope that helps.
1503179
Nope, no flash. Pictures in poor light are blurry from movement, and nearly half of the pictures my daughter takes are black. If I had it to do over I would get her a cheap "real" camera. She still enjoys it, but mostly for the penguin puzzle game that's on it.
1268318
This is for flash units not video lights. How would I know what your supposed use is. I use professional Canon Camera equipment not $15 video lights
1508503
Yes the camera has a built in flash that pops up if the picture will be to dark
184054
Based on a review of the owner's manual for this item, there is a flash/flashlight. In the settings menu, the user can "select a flashlight mode: [On], [Off] or [Auto]." In addition, "the camcorder has an automatic white-balance correction. This enables you to record both indoors and outdoors where the amount of light in the environment changes."
157536
Yes. You go to Menu&gt;Camera settings&gt;2&gt;Flash mode. Select "fill flash" from the menu and the flash will go off, regardless of the light levels. Naturally, the flash needs to be opened/up for this to work.
303233
Yes you can since the light operates independent of the camera. Also please note that it is a video light not a flash light.
1221429
From my experience, yes. It worked great in varied lighting situations. The "iA" mode on the camera makes taking videos very easy.
1395968
Yes you can, this is how I use it in my studio. The brightness will depend on your Strobe, the softbox does not come with a Flash/Strobe/Light. Hope this helps. Jason.