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Recording and playback
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GB
Still images
1 While holding the green button down, set the
power switch to ON.
2 Press MODE to turn on the (still image)
lamp.
3 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then
press it fully.
Focus indicator
Focus indicator
The focus indicator shows the focusing status by
lighting, flashing, or changing the shape.
Notes
• You cannot shoot still images in movie recording mode.
• The camcorder is unable to take images in the portrait
position, which is available on digital SLR cameras.
• Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
– It is dark and the subject is distant.
– The contrast between the subject and the background is
poor.
– The subject is seen through glass.
– The subject is moving quickly.
– The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny
surfaces.
– The subject is flashing.
– The subject is backlit.
Tip
• To change the image size of still images, press MENU, then
select [Rec Mode/Image Size] t [Image Size].
z lit: Focus locked.
lit: Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves
following a moving subject.
lit: Still focusing.
z flashing:The camcorder cannot focus on the
subject automatically. Either
recompose the shot or change the
focus setting.