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Using the Full
Range of Features
1. Press the
PHOTO
button halfway down and hold it:
• “PHOTO” flashes at the bottom right of display.
• Exposure is locked.
• During autofocus
F
flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the
focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camera is
ready to take the still picture.
• If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 135), the camcorder may not
be able to focus, and
F
may continue to flash white in the display. Continue
to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then adjust the focus manually
with the SELECT dial.
• If you are using manual focus ( 72), the
F
mark starts as a continous
green mark. Focus with the SELECT dial.
2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture.
• The camera takes the image immediately, and then records the “photo” to
the tape for approximately 6 seconds*. During this time the camera also
records the sound, and the display shows the still picture.
• A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records the
picture.
F
disappears from the display.
• The camera returns to record pause mode.
• The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a
still image for approximately 6 seconds*. If you turn the POWER dial to OFF
during that time, the camcorder will respond only after recording is complete.
• The wireless controller’s PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the
button fully and the camera immediately takes the “photo”.
• Only take “photos” where it is bright enough to see the image in the display.
• If you want to use an effect, make sure you set it before you take your picture.
* 8 seconds in SP or LP recording mode.
During record pause mode
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