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FEATURES FOR RECORDING
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Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look
like photographs onto a tape.
1
Set the Power Switch to "M".
2
Set "SNAP SHOT" to the desired mode.
(
pg. 23, 24)
3
Press SNAPSHOT.
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
The "O" indication appears and a still image
will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
You can perform Snapshot also during recording.
A still image will be recorded for approx.
6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.
Regardless of the Power Switch position ("A" or
"M"), Snapshot recording takes place using the
selected Snapshot mode.
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 3 provides
an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval
between still images: approx. 1 second)
Manual Focus
The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as
close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtained
depending on the shooting condition. In this
case, use the manual focus mode.
1
Set the Power Switch to
"M".
2
Press FOCUS. The
manual focus indicator
appears.
3
Press < or > to focus on
a subject.
When the focus level
cannot be adjusted any
further or closer, "
4
Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to
"A".
Manual focus is recommended in situations
listed below.
When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
When illumination is low.*
When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-
colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.*
When the scene contains minute patterns or
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear
blinking:
,
,
Manual focus
" or "
" will blink.
and
.
indicator
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