Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode) - Canon Optura Instruction Manual

Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode)

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You can record still pictures like a photograph. The camera records the picture to
tape for approximately 6 seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted.
1. Set the camera to photo standby mode (slide the POWER switch to
CAMERA and turn the standby lever to PHOTO).
• "PHOTO" is shown at the bottom right of the display.
2. Press the start/stop button lightly.
• flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and
exposure and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camera
is ready to take the still picture. (The focus, exposure, and zoom are now
locked. Also, you cannot turn the image stabilizer on /off)
• To change the still picture before recording: release the button, select a new
picture and then press down the start/stop button lightly once more.
• If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus (p. 63), the camera may not be in
focus, despite displaying the green mark. In this case: release the start/stop
button, adjust the focus manually (p. 47) and retry.
3. Press the start/stop button fully down to take the still picture.
• The camera takes the image almost immediately, and then records the
"photo" to the tape for approximately 6 seconds. During this time the camera
also records the sound, and the display also shows the still picture.
• A counter display is shown, that counts up to 6 secs as the camcorder
records the picture.
Notes:
• While the camera records the still, you cannot use the camera functions
(program selector/power off do not respond until recording is complete).
• You cannot use digital faders while the camera is set to photo mode.
• You cannot use FlexiZone AF in photo mode.
• The camera operates in progressive mode when taking still pictures.
• For even greater versatility attach a Canon Speedlite for flash photography
(available as an optional accessory, see page 45).
• Only take "photos" where it is bright enough to see the image in the display.
disappears from the display.
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