Canon MV430 Instruction Book page 52

During record pause mode
1. Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it:
• "PHOTO" flashes at the bottom right of display.
• Exposure is locked.
• During autofocus
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flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the
focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder
is ready to take the still picture.
• If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus (HQ 129), the camcorder may not
be able to focus, and
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may continue to flash white in the display. Continue
to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then press the FOCUS button and
adjust the focus manually with the selector dial.
• If you are using manual focus (DP 70), the
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mark starts as a continous
green mark. Focus with the selector dial.
2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture.
• The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the "photo" to
the tape for approximately 6 seconds. During this time the camcorder also
records the sound, and the display shows the still picture.
• A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records the
picture.
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disappears from the display.
• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.
(j§ Notes:
• The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a
still image for approximately 6 seconds. If you turn the POWER switch to OFF
during that time, the camcorder will respond only after recording is complete.
• The wireless controller's PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the
button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the "photo".
• Only take "photos" where it is bright enough to see the image in the display.
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