JVC GR-D820EK User Manual

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Features For Recording
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Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris
contracts in well-lit environments to keep too
much light from entering, and dilates in dim
environments to allow in more light.
Use this function in the following situations:
● When shooting a moving subject.
● When the distance to the subject changes (so
its size in the LCD monitor changes), such as
when the subject is backing away.
● When shooting on a reflective natural
background such as at the beach or when
skiing.
● When shooting objects under a spotlight.
● When zooming.
Perform steps – in “Exposure
Control” (墌 38).
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the
LCD monitor then press and hold SET
for over 2 seconds. The “ ” indication
appears.
Press SET. The iris is locked.
Press MENU.
Backlight compensation brightens the dark
subject portion by increasing the exposure.
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).
Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 22).
Press so that the Backlight
Compensation indicator “ ” appears.
To cancel Backlight Compensation
Press twice so that the “ ” indicator
disappears.
Note:
Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light
around the subject to become too bright and the
subject to become white.
Selection of a spot metering area enables more
precise exposure compensation.
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).
Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 22).
Press twice so that the Spot
Exposure Control indicator “ ”
appears.
● A spot metering area frame appears at the
centre of the LCD monitor.
Press SET.
● Spot Exposure Control is engaged.
● Exposure is adjusted to make the
brightness of the selected area most
appropriate.
To cancel Spot Exposure Control
Press once so that the “ ” indicator
disappears.
To lock the iris
After step , press and hold SET over 2
seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the
iris is locked.
Notes:
● Depending on the shooting location and
condition, optimum result may not be attained.
● “STROBE” in “EFFECT” cannot be used with
Spot Exposure Control.
Iris Lock
Backlight Compensation
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Spot Exposure Control
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Features For Recording
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JVC GR-D820EK Specifications

General

Brand	JVC
Model	GR-D820EK
Category	Camcorder
Language	English