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ISO
ISO sensitivity is a measure of how rapidly the camcorder reacts to a light source. The higher the sensitivity,
the brighter the image is under the same aperture condition.
PRECHECK!
• This function works in Photo (
• Select the Photo (
) mode by pressing the MODE button.
1.
Touch the Menu (
2.
Touch a desired submenu item.
3.
To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return (
Submenu items
• Auto: Automatically sets the ISO to compensate for various lighting conditions (up to 3200).
ISO
• 80 (
): This mode is recommended for bright lighting conditions.
80
ISO
• 100 (
): This mode is recommended for most situations except when lighting is poor or when higher shutter
100
speeds are required.
• 200 (
ISO
): This mode is recommended for taking photos of moving subjects. The recorded image might be noisy at
200
the minimum level.
ISO
ISO
• 400 (
)/800 (
)/1600 (
400
800
dark surroundings.
Higher ISO sensitivity might produce a grainy (noisy) effect on the photo images.
Aperture
The camcorder adjusts the aperture automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions.
You can also manually adjust the Aperture to your preference.
PRECHECK!
Select the Video (
) or Photo (
1.
Touch the Menu (
2.
Touch the decrease (
• Aperture value can be set between "3.5" and "16"
3.
To exit the menu, touch Exit ( ) or Return (
Submenu items
• Auto: Sets the aperture value automatically.
• Manual (
FXX): Sets the aperture value manually.
Understanding Aperture
The aperture value can be adjusted to control the amount of light reaching the
image sensor.
The aperture value needs to be adjusted in the following cases:
• When shooting against the light or when the background is too bright.
• When shooting on a refl ective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.
• When the background is overly dark (for example, night scenery).
) mode only.
) tab
"ISO."
ISO
ISO
)/3200 (
): The image may be grainy. These settings will help brighten a subject in a
1600
3200
) mode by pressing the MODE button.
) tab
"Aperture"
"Manual."
) or increase (
) tab to adjust the aperture as you want.
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) tab.
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) tab.
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MIN
White Balance
ISO
ISO
AUTO
Aperture
2 / 7
Shutter
85
MIN
White Balance
Aperture
Shutter
2 / 7
0
EV
Aperture
F3.5
65
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