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This feature lets you record still images that look
like photographs onto a tape.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
3 Set the recording mode to “ ”.(੬ pg. 15)
4 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SNAP”. (੬ pg. 29, 30)
5 Press SNAPSHOT.
●
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
● The
“
PHOTO” indication appears and a still image
will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
● You can perform Snapshot also during recording.
A still image will be recorded for approx.
5 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.
● Snapshot is effective when the recording mode
selection is set to both
“ ” or “ ”.
●
Snapshot mode cannot be used when the 16:9
Wide mode (16:9 indicator) is selected.
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides
an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval
between still images: approx. 1 second)
●
The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC
SELECT” is set to “ / ”. (
੬ pg. 32)
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. 15)
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 .
Snapshot (Record Still Image On
Tape)
Manual Focus
Manual focus
indicator
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