Recording A Still Image On A Tape - Tape Photo Recording - Sony DSR-250 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape
Photo recording
You can record still images on tapes with all the pixels in the progressive mode. See
page 64 for details. This mode is useful when you print images using a video printer
(not supplied).
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on a
"Memory Stick" (p. 134).
(1) In standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a picture freezes. The
(2) Press PHOTO deeper.
The number of still images recordable on a cassette
DV cassette (60 minutes)
DV cassette (270 minutes)
DVCAM cassette (40 minutes)
DVCAM cassette (184 minutes)
Notes
•During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.
•The PHOTO button does not work:
– While the fader function is set or in use.
– While the digital effect function is set or in use.
•Do not shake the camcorder during tape photo recording, the recorded image may be
blurred.
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CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
To change the image, release PHOTO, select an image again, and then press
and hold PHOTO lightly.
The still image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for about
seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.
The still image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder until
recording is completed.
1
PHOTO
2
PHOTO
DVCAM format
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About 340
About 1570
CAPTURE
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DV format
About 510
About 2300
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