Attaching the Adapter Holder Attach the adapter holder to use the optional CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder or a commercially available wireless microphone receiver. ... Attach the adapter holder and secure it by tightening the screws. ... When using the optional CH-910, hook it onto the support bars and secure it with the stop lever.
Using the Flash The camcorder does not support the Bounce Flash function or the Wireless Multiple Flash System function of the Speedlite 420EX/430EX/550EX/580EX flashes. The camcorder does not support the ST-E2 Wireless Speedlite Flash Transmitter or the Wireless Sender/Receiver Control function of the Speedlite 420EX/430EX/550EX/580EX flashes. When recording under very dark conditions, as you keep the PHOTO button pressed halfway the AF assist lamp of the Speedlite flash may light on (if recording with autofocus).
The LCD Screen may appear black or blank if viewed while wearing "polarized" sunglasses. Polarizing lenses work by filtering out horizontal light that causes glare. This can also cut the light being shown thru the LCD of the camera.
To protect your recordings from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to the left. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.)
Inserting/Removing a Memory Card You can use SD memory cards or commercially available MultiMediaCards (MMC) with this camcorder. The SD memory card has a protect switch to prevent accidental erasure.