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• If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 143), 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 selector dial.
• If you are using manual focus ( 79), the
F
mark starts as a continous
green mark. Focus with the selector dial.
2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture.
• The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the “photo” to
the tape for approximately 6 seconds*. During this time the camcorder 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 camcorder returns to record pause mode.
Notes:
• The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a
still image for approximately 6 seconds*. If you turn the POWER switch 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 camcorder immediately takes the “photo”.
• Only take “photos” where it is bright enough to see the image in the display.
* 8 seconds in SP or LP recording mode.
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