Canon HF21 Camcorder User Manual


 
72 Video
mode: In record pause mode, press .
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The
countdown appears on the screen.
mode: Press , first halfway to activate the autofocus
and then fully.
The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The
countdown appears on the screen.
* 2 seconds when using the wireless controller.
NOTES
Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel
the self timer.
- Pressing (when recording movies) or fully (when
recording photos).
- Setting the camcorder to standby mode.
- Changing the camcorder’s operating mode.
- Turning off the camcorder.
Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction
At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or sub-
jects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overex-
posed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure or use
the automatic backlight correction.
POINTS TO CHECK
Select a recording program other than [ Fireworks].
START/STOP
PHOTO
START/STOP
PHOTO
Operating modes:
C OPY