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FEATURES FOR RECORDING
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ADVANCED FEATURES
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as
close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to
infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtained
depending on the shooting condition. In this
case, use the manual focus mode.
1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
2 Set the recording mode to “ ”. (੬ pg. 20)
3 Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator
appears.
4 Press 1 or 2 to focus on a subject.
●
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
further or closer, “” or “” will blink.
5 Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS twice.
Manual focus is recommended in
situations listed below.
●
When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
● When illumination is low.*
● When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-
color wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
● When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.*
● When the scene contains minute patterns or
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
● When the scene is affected by sunbeams or
light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
● When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear
blinking: , , and .
Manual exposure control is recommended in
the following situations:
●
When shooting using reverse lighting or when
the background is too bright.
● When shooting on a reflective natural
background such as at the beach or when
skiing.
● When the background is overly dark or the
subject is bright.
1 Open the LCD monitor fully.
2 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
3 Set the recording mode to “ ”. (੬ pg. 20)
4 Press MENU.
5 Select “FUNCTION”, press SET or 2.
6 Select “EXPOSURE”, press SET or 2.
7 Select the appropriate exposure, press SET
or
2.
●
To brighten the image, press 3. To darken the
image, press 4. (maximum +/-6)
8 Press MENU.
NOTES:
● If the adjustment does not cause any visible
change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”.
(
੬ pg. 29, 31)
● You cannot use the manual exposure control at
the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to
“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (
੬ pg. 38), or with
the backlight compensation.
Manual Focus
Manual focus indicator
22
22
11
11
SET
FOCUS
Exposure Control
EXPOSURE
±
0
Select
SET
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