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FEATURES FOR RECORDING
EN
Snapshot (Record Still Image On
Tape)
This feature lets you record still images that
look like photographs onto a tape.
1
Set the Power Switch to "REC".
2
Press SNAPSHOT.
●
"PHOTO
The
" indication appears and a still image
will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
●
You can perform Snapshot also during
recording. A still image will be recorded for
approx. 5 seconds, then the normal recording
resumes.
●
If the image taken by snapshot is too dark or too
bright, select
(
(
pg. 30).
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 2
provides an effect similar to serial
photography. (Interval between still
images: approx. 1 second)
pg. 28) or "SPOTLIGHT"
Manual Focus
The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as
close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtained
depending on the shooting condition. In this
case, use the manual focus mode.
1
Set the Power Switch to "REC".
FOCUS
1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
SET
2
Set the recording mode to "
3
Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator
appears.
4
Press
or
to focus on a subject.
1
2
●
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
further or closer, "
5
Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS twice.
Manual focus is recommended in
situations listed below.
●
When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
●
When illumination is low.*
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When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-
colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
●
When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.*
●
When the scene contains minute patterns or
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
●
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or
light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
●
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear
blinking:
,
,
and
Manual focus indicator
M
".
pg. 18)
(
" or "
" will blink.
.
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