Recording
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Using Steady Pix™
Digital Image Stabilization is used to compensate for
unstable images cause by camera shake, especially at
high magnifications.
To turn on image stabilization, press the STEADY PIX
button. (
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To turn off image stabilization, press STEADY PIX
again. (The icon disappears.)
Notes:
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if
hand shake is excessive, or when recording
the following:
• subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes.
• dark or dim subjects.
• subjects with excessive backlighting.
• scenes with movement in various
directions.
• scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
Switch off stabilization when the camcorder is
mounted to a tripod.
The icon blinks or disappears if image
stabilization can’t be used.
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