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Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like
photographs onto a tape.
1
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".
2
Set the Power Switch to "M".
3
Set "SNAP MODE" to the desired mode.
(
pg. 29, 30)
4
Press SNAPSHOT.
● There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
● The "O" indication appears and a still image will be
recorded for approx. 6 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. 6 seconds, then the
normal recording resumes.
● Regardless of the Power Switch position ("A" or "M"),
Snapshot recording takes place using the selected
Snapshot mode.
● Flash will not work in "VIDEO" mode.
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an
effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still
images: approx. 1 second)
● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when "REC SELECT" is
set to "
/
". (
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 "M".
2
Press the FOCUS lever. The
manual focus indicator appears.
3
Slide up (
) or down (
FOCUS lever to focus on a
subject.
● When the focus level cannot be
adjusted any further or closer, "
4
Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS once.
Manual focus is recommended in situations listed
below.
● When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
● When illumination is low.*
● 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
.
pg. 32)
) the
Manual focus indicator
" or "
" will blink.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING
Exposure Control
Manual exposure control is recommended in the
following situations:
● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
background is too bright.
● When shooting on a reflective natural background such as
at the beach or when skiing.
● When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.
1
Set the Power Switch to "M".
2
Press EXPOSURE.
● The exposure control indicator appears.
3
To brighten the image, press e. To darken the image,
press w. (maximum ±6)
● +3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight
compensation. (
● –3 exposure has the same effect as when "r" is set to
"SPOTLIGHT". (
4
Press SET. Exposure adjustment is complete.
To return to automatic exposure control
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the Power Switch to
"A".
NOTES:
● You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same
time when "r" is set to "SPOTLIGHT" or "SNOW"
(
pg. 38), or with the backlight compensation.
● If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in
brightness, set "GAIN UP" to "AUTO". (
,
pg. 36)
pg. 38)
pg. 29, 30)
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