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1 Press ?.
• A blue border appears on the
screen.
• Press ? again to return
to normal video recording mode.
2 Press
.
#
• By default, the camcorder records
for about 4 seconds (the blue frame
serves as a visual progress bar)
and then automatically returns to record pause mode. You can
change the length of video snapshot scenes with the
[Video Snapshot Length] setting.
• When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will momentarily
turn black as if a camera shutter had released.
• In index screens, video snapshot scenes are indicated with the (
mark.
NOTES
• Changing the camcorder's operating mode will deactivate the video
snapshot mode.
Digital Effects
Operating modes:
[FUNC.]
[. Digital Effects]
(
[#]
* You can preview the digital effect on the screen.
• The icon of the selected digital effect appears in green. Effects are
applied immediately.
[FUNC.]
[Rec. Programs]
(
[8 Aperture-Pri. AE]
Drag your finger left and right
(
along the dial to set the desired shutter speed (7) or
aperture value (8)
[#]
(
Options
#
(
Default value)
[/ Programmed AE]
The camcorder automatically adjusts the
#
aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for
the subject.
[7 Shutter-Pri. AE]
Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder
automatically sets the appropriate aperture value.
[8 Aperture-Pri. AE]
Set the aperture value. The camcorder auto-
matically sets the appropriate shutter speed.
NOTES
• [7 Shutter-Pri. AE]:
- On screen only the denominator is displayed – [7 250] indicates a
shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.
- In
mode, when the frame rate is set to [& PF24], the shutter
speeds available will be the following: 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60,
1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000.
- When recording in dark surroundings, you can obtain a brighter
picture by using slow shutter speeds; however, image quality may not
be as good and autofocus may not work well.
- The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds.
- Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker,
select [7 Shutter-Priority AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.
• [8 Aperture-Priority AE]: The actual range of values available for selec-
tion will vary depending on the initial zoom position.
• When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number
displayed will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is not appropri-
ate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value.
• During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be
changed. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually
adjusting the exposure.
#
(
Desired fader/effect*
(
(
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Video
!
[7 Shutter-Pri. AE] or
(
71
Video
!
To fade in/out
Press # in record pause mode (@) to start recording with
a fade in. Press # while recording (
the recording.
Options
#
(
Default value)
[
Off]
Select this setting when you do not intend to use the dig-
#
0
ital effects.
[1 Black & White]
*
Records movies and photos in black and
white.
[2 Sepia]
*
Records movies and photos in sepia tones for an
"old" look.
[
Fade Trigger/Once], [
Fade Trigger/Always], [
3
4
[
Wipe/Always]
Select one of the faders to begin or end a
6
scene with a fade from or to a black screen. You can choose to
activate the fader only once, or every time you press
# to begin or end a scene.
* Only these digital effects are available in
NOTES
• When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade
in or out. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally.
• Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes or when
pre-recording is activated.
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture
[/ Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording
program; using it, you can change functions like the white balance or
image effects. Select one of the other AE recording programs to control
the shutter speed or aperture.
Operating modes:
70
Video
!
Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines
!With slower shutter speed you can add a nice
motion blur and sense of movement.
With faster shutter speeds you can "freeze the
action" for powerful images of moving
mode /
1/2
1/4
1/8
1/15
1/30
1/60
Low-light situations
Most ordinary conditions
Indoor sports
!With small aperture values only the subject is in
focus and the background is softly blurred. Great
for portraits or to isolate a single object.
With large aperture values every part of
the image is clearly in focus. Good
for landscapes and architectural
F2.0
F2.8
F1.8
F2.4
F3.4
More light
. Lens aperture /
Shallow
. Depth of Field /
72
!
Video
) to fade out and pause
8
Wipe/Once],
5
mode.
subjects."
.
mode
1/100
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
Fast moving subjects
or shooting from a
moving car or train
Outdoor sports on sunny days
shots."
F4.0
F5.6
F8.0
F4.8
F6.7
Less light
Deep
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