Canon 7Dii doesn't let you use a flash when shooting video??

[waterjug]

Has anyone else figured this out? I'm trying to shoot some video, but I need the flash on for it, and I can't figure out how the heck to turn it on. I tried google but that was no help. Any ideas?

 

[CuriousMike]

I must be missing something... how are you expecting to use flash while doing video?

Flash pulses for an instant... video lasts seconds and minutes.

 

[jtvang125]

lol, I'm thinking the same thing. But I'm thinking you're thinking of something like these?

https://www.google.com/?ion=1&espv=2#q=camera hotshoe light

 

[CuriousMike]

lol, I'm thinking the same thing. But I'm thinking you're thinking of something like these?

https://www.google.com/?ion=1&espv=2#q=camera hotshoe light

Well, if it's something like that, don't those just mount to the hotshoe (simply as a place to sit), but have their own "ON" switch?

 

[tdawg]

Has anyone else figured this out? I'm trying to shoot some video, but I need the flash on for it, and I can't figure out how the heck to turn it on. I tried google but that was no help. Any ideas?

You're just going to have to buy an external video light that. The built-in flash is for still photos and "flashes" for a fraction of a second for the purposes of lighting an image. It isn't an always on light source and isn't designed to be.

 

[corkyg]

Shooting video is no different than shooting movies on film. Flash is for stills. Video requires steady light - i.e., a light bar or external source.

 

[corkyg]

Video needs steady light - not a rapid pulse. There are new LED developments that can do what you describe. Browse your sources for a video LED light.

 

[waterjug]

Ah ok, haven't shot much video, thought you could use the flash as a light source for vids...thanks!

 

[Aharami]

you need this - http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER®-Dimma...834010&sr=8-1&keywords=neewer+led+video+light

I have it and use it often.

 

[CuriousMike]

you need this - http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER®-Dimma...834010&sr=8-1&keywords=neewer+led+video+light

I have it and use it often.

That looks super useful for video -- is it powerful enough for someone a few feet in front of you ?

 

[vbuggy]

Has anyone else figured this out? I'm trying to shoot some video, but I need the flash on for it, and I can't figure out how the heck to turn it on. I tried google but that was no help. Any ideas?

Is this a disco you're shooting?

 

[luv2liv]

That looks super useful for video -- is it powerful enough for someone a few feet in front of you ?

i had the same thing, maybe from a different company though. it works very well and very bright!
sadly it stopped working after 2 vid shoots.

 

[Aharami]

That looks super useful for video -- is it powerful enough for someone a few feet in front of you ?

yes, definitely