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Options ( Default value) [ Portrait] The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background. [ Sports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [ Night] To record in low-light situations. [ Snow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed. [ Beach] To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed. [ Sunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors. [ Spotlight] To record spotlit scenes. [ Fireworks] To record fireworks. 62 Video
Options ( Default value) [ Portrait] The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background. [ Sports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [ Night] To record in low-light situations. [ Snow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed. [ Beach] To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed. [ Sunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors. [ Spotlight] To record spotlit scenes. [ Fireworks] To record fireworks. 62 Video
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..., the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be the following: 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000. When recording in low-light situations. [1/60] To record under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [ Shutter-Priority AE] and set to 1/100. • [ Aperture-Priority AE]: The actual range of...
..., the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be the following: 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000. When recording in low-light situations. [1/60] To record under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [ Shutter-Priority AE] and set to 1/100. • [ Aperture-Priority AE]: The actual range of...
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You can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with a strong light source behind them, you start the procedure. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Focus]... and press . Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. Video 71 Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with low contrast or...
You can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with a strong light source behind them, you start the procedure. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Focus]... and press . Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. Video 71 Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with low contrast or...
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...the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to adjust the color depth, brightness, contrast, and sharpness of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may lack in close-up. Image Effects You can use this setting when recording a person in detail....the contrast and color saturation. [ Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [ Low Sharpening] Records subjects with [ Fluorescent] or [ Fluorescent H]. Video 75 - Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights • Depending on the type of the image. [Color Depth]: (-) Shallower colors,...
...the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to adjust the color depth, brightness, contrast, and sharpness of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may lack in close-up. Image Effects You can use this setting when recording a person in detail....the contrast and color saturation. [ Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [ Low Sharpening] Records subjects with [ Fluorescent] or [ Fluorescent H]. Video 75 - Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights • Depending on the type of the image. [Color Depth]: (-) Shallower colors,...
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... z 73 [ Cloudy], [ Tungsten], [ Fluorescent], [ Fluorescent H], [ Custom WB] Image effects [ Image Effect Off], [ Vivid], [ Neutral], [ Low Sharpening], [ Soft Skin Detail], [ Custom Effect] z z 75 Additional Information 133 Menu FUNC. FUNC. Menu - Recording Modes Menu item Setting ... Cine Mode] z - 65 [ Portrait], [ Sports], [ Night], [ Snow], [ Beach], [ Sunset], [ Spotlight], [ Fireworks] z z 61 Light metering mode [ Evaluative], [ Center-Weighted Average], [ Spot] - Menu options in boldface indicate default values. For details about each function, see the reference ...
... z 73 [ Cloudy], [ Tungsten], [ Fluorescent], [ Fluorescent H], [ Custom WB] Image effects [ Image Effect Off], [ Vivid], [ Neutral], [ Low Sharpening], [ Soft Skin Detail], [ Custom Effect] z z 75 Additional Information 133 Menu FUNC. FUNC. Menu - Recording Modes Menu item Setting ... Cine Mode] z - 65 [ Portrait], [ Sports], [ Night], [ Snow], [ Beach], [ Sunset], [ Spotlight], [ Fireworks] z z 61 Light metering mode [ Evaluative], [ Center-Weighted Average], [ Spot] - Menu options in boldface indicate default values. For details about each function, see the reference ...
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Options ( Default value) [ Portrait] The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background. [ Sports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [ Night] To record in low-light situations. [ Snow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed. [ Beach] To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed. [ Sunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors. [ Spotlight] To record spotlit scenes. [ Fireworks] To record fireworks. 62 Video
Options ( Default value) [ Portrait] The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background. [ Sports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [ Night] To record in low-light situations. [ Snow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed. [ Beach] To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed. [ Sunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors. [ Spotlight] To record spotlit scenes. [ Fireworks] To record fireworks. 62 Video
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Available Aperture Values [F1.8], [F2.0], [F2.4], [F2.8], [F3.4], [F4.0], [F4.8], [F5.6], [F6.7], [F8.0] NOTES • [ Shutter-Priority AE]: - When recording in low-light situations. [1/60] To record under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [ Shutter-Priority AE] and set to [ PF24], the shutter speeds available will vary depending on sunny days...
Available Aperture Values [F1.8], [F2.0], [F2.4], [F2.8], [F3.4], [F4.0], [F4.8], [F5.6], [F6.7], [F8.0] NOTES • [ Shutter-Priority AE]: - When recording in low-light situations. [1/60] To record under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [ Shutter-Priority AE] and set to [ PF24], the shutter speeds available will vary depending on sunny days...
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...; appears. • Press again to turn off the backlight correction. You can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. Video 71...exposure. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with a strong light source behind them, you start the procedure. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) ...[ Focus] and press . Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows ...
...; appears. • Press again to turn off the backlight correction. You can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. Video 71...exposure. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with a strong light source behind them, you start the procedure. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) ...[ Focus] and press . Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows ...
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... enhancing effects. [ Vivid] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation. [ Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [ Low Sharpening] Records subjects with the following procedure. Video 75 Image Effects You can use this setting when recording a person...Depth]: (-) Shallower colors, (+) Richer color tonality [Brightness]: (-) Darker picture, (+) Brighter picture [Contrast]: (-) Flatter picture, (+) More defined light and shade [Sharpness]: (-) Vaguer outlines, (+) Sharper outlines FUNC. [ Image Effect Off] Desired option* FUNC. * When you select [ Custom Effect], ...
... enhancing effects. [ Vivid] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation. [ Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [ Low Sharpening] Records subjects with the following procedure. Video 75 Image Effects You can use this setting when recording a person...Depth]: (-) Shallower colors, (+) Richer color tonality [Brightness]: (-) Darker picture, (+) Brighter picture [Contrast]: (-) Flatter picture, (+) More defined light and shade [Sharpness]: (-) Vaguer outlines, (+) Sharper outlines FUNC. [ Image Effect Off] Desired option* FUNC. * When you select [ Custom Effect], ...
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... Cine Mode] z - 65 [ Portrait], [ Sports], [ Night], [ Snow], [ Beach], [ Sunset], [ Spotlight], [ Fireworks] z z 61 Light metering mode [ Evaluative], [ Center-Weighted Average], [ Spot] - Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. Menu FUNC. z 100...[ Cloudy], [ Tungsten], [ Fluorescent], [ Fluorescent H], [ Custom WB] Image effects [ Image Effect Off], [ Vivid], [ Neutral], [ Low Sharpening], [ Soft Skin Detail], [ Custom Effect] z z 75 Additional Information 133 Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen ...
... Cine Mode] z - 65 [ Portrait], [ Sports], [ Night], [ Snow], [ Beach], [ Sunset], [ Spotlight], [ Fireworks] z z 61 Light metering mode [ Evaluative], [ Center-Weighted Average], [ Spot] - Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. Menu FUNC. z 100...[ Cloudy], [ Tungsten], [ Fluorescent], [ Fluorescent H], [ Custom WB] Image effects [ Image Effect Off], [ Vivid], [ Neutral], [ Low Sharpening], [ Soft Skin Detail], [ Custom Effect] z z 75 Additional Information 133 Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen ...