BenQ DC C420 User Manual

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Using the DC C420 7
3.3.4 Using the flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of
flash. You can capture an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances.
1. Rotate the mode dial to [A], [P], [], [], [] or [], and then press the
[ ] button to turn on your camera.
2. Toggle [ ] / [ ] until the desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
The camera has four flash modes: Auto Flash (default), Red Eye, Forced Flash and No Flash.
The table below will help you choose the appropriate flash mode.
• The flash cannot be used in Video Mode.
3.3.5 Using the self-timer
The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you
should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat surface.
1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.
2. Rotate the mode dial to [A], [P], [], [], [] or [], and then press the
[ ] button to turn on your camera.
3. Toggle [ ] / [ ] until the desired self-timer mode appears on the LCD monitor.
Icon Flash mode Description
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AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically according to the photographic conditions.
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RED EYE This mode can reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to capture
natural-looking images of people and animals in low-light conditions.
When capturing images, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking
the subject (person) to look at the camera lens or get as close to the camera
as possible.
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FORCED
FLASH
The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select
this mode for capturing images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep
shadows.
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NO FLASH The flash will not fire. Select this mode in a place where flash photography
is prohibited, or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective
range of the flash.
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BenQ DC C420 Specifications

General

Brand	BenQ
Model	DC C420
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English