Hitachi DZ-GX5080A - Setting Up Camera Functions; SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)

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Setting Up Camera Functions
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SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT
(SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)
This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding
situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording
conditions, clearer images will be recorded.
1Press the MENU button, use the I_1_/_1_/
•_1/1=_ buttons to choose "Progranr AE" on
the "Camera Functions Setup" screen, and
then press the I1_/|| button.
The options will appear on the right of
"Program AE'.
2 Use the I_I_/Dd_I/_I/)H_ buttons to choose
the desired option, and then press the IP'/||
button: The selected option will be set.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
The menu screen will disappeal_
Note:
• You can check the selected AE mode by the on-
screen information display. However, nothing will
appear in the Auto mode.
• The shooting mode set as above will be stored in
memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is
turned off.
• When recording in a dark area, an after-image will
appear when filming a moving subject or if camera
shake occurs (it is therefore recommended that you
use a tripod in such cases).
• If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light,
the image may flicker: In this case, use the Auto mode
for recording.
A Auto : The camera/recorder automatically
judges the subject and surrounding envir_mment
for optimum recording.
Sports : Reduces blurring when recording
rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis.
_ Portrait : Makes a subject, such as a person
or a croature, stand out from a blurted
background.
@ Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject
portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the
subject, as in a wedding or on stage.
__'_Sand & Snow : Prevents underexposure of
subject portrait face, etc. in a place where
reflection of light is intense, such as at the
seaside in midsummer or on a ski slope.
=8Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark
place even with decreased lighting.
Turn the LCD monitor 180 ° during recording:
The LCD monitor light can then be used for
recording.
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