22
+
02
+
06
–
06
RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
Digital Image Stabilizer
This feature compensates for unstable images caused by
camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high
magnification.
ACTIVATE D. I. STABILIZER
1
Press D.I.STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the viewfinder.
•To switch off the Digital Image Stabilizer, press
D.I.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
NOTES:
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Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:
•
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes
•
When shooting dark or dim subjects
•
When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting
•
When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions
•
When shooting scenes with low-contrast
backgrounds
●
When the Slow Shutter function is activated
(
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pg. 27), the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) cannot
be used. If you try to activate this function while DIS is
engaged, “ ” blinks, telling you that DIS has been
deactivated.
●
Switch off DIS when recording with the camcorder on
a tripod.
Exposure Control
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best
available picture quality, but you can override and make
the adjustment manually.
SELECT SHOOTING MODE
1
Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.
BRIGHTEN IMAGE
2
Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the viewfinder.
OR . . .
DARKEN IMAGE
Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the viewfinder.
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING
3
Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is
immediately restored and the Exposure level
indicator disappears.
To brighten the image
To darken the image
+
D.I. STABILIZER
Power zoom switch
Exposure Level Indicator
Viewfinder
–
Shooting Mode Selector
D.I.S. Indicator