Can the flash be used as a light when recording video?
1648727
No, it's a Xenon flash tube like a point-and-shoot or DSLR camera would have, not LED (like phone cameras and camcorders)
1648728
No, it can't. I was impressed with the amount of detail that it could pick up without that, but if you are looking for a camera that has that kind of light, this will disappoint you.
1648729
This product is so terrible, I don't remember. You are better off using a smart phone.
517546
To use the flash, you have to manually lift it up from the top of the camera. It does work quite well though.
582215
This is not a flash. This is a video LED light that has a control on the light that adjust the intensity.
1051027
There isn't a flash. It works better in the day time. The battery doesnt last long. But my kids love using it to make their short films
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.
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.
996230
Yes, it is compatible. I have that same camera and I use the flash all the time. It gives off a good bit of light, but not good enough for a night field game, say like, lacrosse or soccer. Still too dim. But for indoor parties and summer night fun, works well.
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.
1377377
don't use flash if I can help it, I like available light when I can. Olympus lights are a little high.
1491448
No Video light, it only has a Flash used by the Still Photo mode. It has the high-gain mode, which brightens the footage. But you will need decent/extra lighting when shooting indoors for best results.
513555
Yes, I believe so. This is not a flash per se, but rather a continuously lit LED lamp. It is manually switched on and off and does not electrically "talk" to the camera.
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."
303575
Mine is ok at night because any motion that triggered the recording feature also triggered my motion light in the area of camera focus. I have mine set to the ultimate focus for the area it covers,but I don't believe you can alter the focus once it has been recorded.
184055
Yes it does have a flash for photos and a light you can turn on for low light recording.
158037
There is a small recording light on the side (not on the front) when it is recording. It can be covered with a small piece of tape.
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.
1508503
Yes the camera has a built in flash that pops up if the picture will be to dark