DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV)
USING THE FLASHLIGHT IN DV MODE
While recording video clips in dark or insufficient lighting conditions, you can press the
flashlight. When flashlight is not needed, press the
USING THE ZOOM
While recording video clips, you can press the
is for Zoom In, and the
USING THE MAIN MENU IN DV MODE
Setting Exposure Value
If the captured picture of the main subject turns out to be too light or too dark, use the Exposure compensation
feature to improve the exposure aspect.
1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen.
2. Press the
or
button to highlight the Exposure.
3. Press the
button or SET button to enter its submenu.
4. Press the
or
button to select the desired EV value: +1.5, +1.2, +0.9, +0.6, +0.3, 0.0, -0.3, -0.6,- 0.9, -1.2, -1.5.
5. Press the SET to save the setting.
6. Press the MENU to exit Menu screen.
Setting Light Metering Method
You can choose the desired part of the image to use for measuring the brightness and determine the exposure.
1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen.
2. Press the
or
button to highlight the Light Meter.
3. Press the
button or SET button to enter its submenu.
4. Press the
or
button to select the desired light metering method.
Average: meters lights in average. Use this mode when the lighting condition is complex.
Central: meters lights from the central area of the subject. Use this mode when the subject is backlit or
surrounded by strong lights to avoid insufficient reflection.
Center: meters lights from the center spot of the subject.
5. Press the SET to save the setting.
6. Press the MENU to exit Menu screen.
or
button is for Zoom Out. The maximum Zoom is 4x (4 times).
button again to turn it off.
button to zoom in or zoom out the subject. The
6
button to turn on the
button