Basic Recording; Taking Photos; Selecting Photo Size And Quality - Canon FS1 Instruction Manual

Photos
Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing
and playing back images to printing them.

Basic Recording

Taking Photos

1
Set the mode dial to
2
Turn on the camcorder.
/ You can select the
memory to be used for recording still
images ( 27).
3 PHOTO
Press halfway.
• Once the focus is automatically
adjusted, will turn green and
one or more AF frames will appear.
• When you press
wireless controller, the still image is
recorded after the autofocus is
activated and locked.
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.
PHOTO on the
4 PHOTO
Press fully.
The ACCESS indicator will flash as
the still image is being recorded.
IMPORTANT
Observe the following precautions while
ACCESS
the indicator is on or flashing.
Failing to do so may result in permanent
data loss.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or
turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the mode
dial.
NOTES
If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,
turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually
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Selecting Photo Size and Quality

Still images are recorded as JPG files.
As a general rule, select a larger image
size for higher quality. Select the
[LW 1152x648] size for photos with an
aspect ratio of 16:9.
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