I Snapshot(ForVideo Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look
like photographs onto a tape.
1 Set the Power Switch to "[]".
2 Set "SNAP SHOT" to the desired mode.
(,- pg. 22, 23)
3 Press SNAPSHOT.
• There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
• The "PHOTO"indication appears and a still image
will be recorded for approx. 6 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.
6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes,
• Regardless of the Power Switch position ("1_" or
"_"), Snapshot recording takes place using the
selected Snapshot mode.
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Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 3 provides
an effect similar to serial photography, (Interval
between still images: approx. 1 second)
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I ManualFocus
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 Setthe Power Switch to
Press FOCUS. The
manual focus indicator
appears.
3 Press + or- to focus on
a subject. Manual focus
• When the focus level indicator
cannot be adjusted any
further or closer, " _" or ,,e,, will blink.
4 Press MENU. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to
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: _, 41, • and _e
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