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
2115032
That depends on several things. You can purchase a remote, or a cable to use the flash off the camera, or if you're feeling especially creative and the lighting conditions are right for a long exposure, you can manually actuate the flash off camera. In short yes, but it may depend on the way you intend to use it
369369
Anytime the flash is off camera it is best. This just makes the light a little bigger which makes the light softer. This will work on camera... A bit softer than without.
1654636
Camera records as long as there is an SD card in it. Without the card it beeps constantly. I would say no, cannot use just as a light.
157535
Yes. You go to Menu>Camera settings>2>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.
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.
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
517546
To use the flash, you have to manually lift it up from the top of the camera. It does work quite well though.
1221429
From my experience, yes. It worked great in varied lighting situations. The "iA" mode on the camera makes taking videos very easy.
778774
Yes, you should be able to use for video as the light is constant (not a flash). Depending on what you're shooting, you may want to get more than one to fill in shadows; and you'll definitely want to have extension cords. The cords included are not very long...they barely reach the ground if you have the unit extended all the way.
1503178
It must have a flash because my grandaughter takes pictures indoors. They are a little dark but you can see them.
1775533
To use a flash like can be used on a camera there has to be what is called a "shoe" on the camera, the fitting where external flash connects to the camera. There is no shoe on the camcorder, and I doubt there is one on any other camcorder popular with the consumer market.
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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.
1417759
As long as you have a hotshoe on your camera, yes. Just take into consideration that this is a light suited for video rather than still photography
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.
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IF you are looking for continuous as a video light, no it doesn't. The Precision Design DSLR 400V has an LED video light if that is what you are looking for, it can be found here:http://www.amazon.com/Precision-Design-DSLR400V-Cyber-Shot-DSC-RX1/dp/B00DOZUJV8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1428761084&sr;=1-1&keywords;=400v+flash
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I used it to take photos for E-Bay but only under controlled light conditions. Using normal ambient indoor lighting did not work well for me and the flash created shadows. Ultimately got rid of this camera so don't know if an external flash can be attached - sorry.