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Recording
Auto Focus
The camcorder focuses on the subject in
the center of the viewfinder. Auto focus
operates on the telephoto (T) side from
approximately 2-1/2 feet to infinity. It
operates on the wide-angle (W) side from
3/8 inch from the lens surface (macro-
focus) to infinity.
Note: When the displays appear, the AE
indicator for the shutter speed selected by the
camcorder (1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250,
1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000,
or 1/4000) appears in the viewfinder.
The following conditions may prevent
auto focus from operating properly.
• Recording a subject through a window.
• Recording a subject that has a close
foreground and a far background.
• Recording two subjects at different
distances that overlap.
• Subject that isn't in center of scene.
• Recording in low-light situations.
• Recording a scene with fast motions,
like a tennis swing.
Macro Focus
The macro-focus feature lets you focus on
objects as close as 3/8 inch from the
camcorder lens.
1. Press and hold zoom button W until
the lens is completely zoomed out.
2. Position the subject in the center of
the scene.
Notes: Zooming is not possible when using
macro-focus. To change the size of the
subject, move the camcorder lens closer or
farther away from it.
For best results increase illumination when
recording with macro-focus.
Steady Pix™ Feature
The steady pix feature corrects slight
shaking of images during some record-
ing modes.
• While zooming in on a distant subject.
• When recording an approaching small
subject.
• When recording while walking or
riding in a vehicle.
• When recording through a vehicle's
window.
To Use the Steady Pix™ Feature
• Press the STEADY PIX button to turn
steady pix on. The steady pix indica-
tor (
) appears in the viewfinder.
• Press the STEADY PIX button to turn
the steady pix feature off. The steady
pix indicator (
Notes: Turn steady pix off when using a
tripod. Steady pix may not operate properly
when wide-angle or telephoto lens adapters
are used.
There is a small change in the picture size
when using steady pix.
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if
hand shake is excessive or when shooting the
following:
• Subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes.
• Dark or dim subjects.
• Subjects with excessive backlighting.
• Scenes with movement in various
directions.
• Scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
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