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[GSports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [q Night Scene] To record nightscapes with lower noise. [ISnow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed. [JBeach] To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed. [KSunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors. [p Low Light] To record in low-light situations. [LSpotlight] To record spotlit scenes. [MFireworks] To record fireworks. Video 61
[GSports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [q Night Scene] To record nightscapes with lower noise. [ISnow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed. [JBeach] To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed. [KSunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors. [p Low Light] To record in low-light situations. [LSpotlight] To record spotlit scenes. [MFireworks] To record fireworks. Video 61
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.... [sSurface] To record after diving. Check the image on a tripod. • [r Underwater]/[s Surface]: - When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings while on a boat after getting out of the background increases the more likely to the camcorder moving) we...] recording program. - In mode, slower shutter speeds are used so blur is for example, by mounting it on the screen. • [p Low Light]: - [rUnderwater] To record underwater scenes in shaded places. NOTES • [F Portrait]/[G Sports]/[I Snow]/[J Beach]: The subject may not appear smooth...
.... [sSurface] To record after diving. Check the image on a tripod. • [r Underwater]/[s Surface]: - When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings while on a boat after getting out of the background increases the more likely to the camcorder moving) we...] recording program. - In mode, slower shutter speeds are used so blur is for example, by mounting it on the screen. • [p Low Light]: - [rUnderwater] To record underwater scenes in shaded places. NOTES • [F Portrait]/[G Sports]/[I Snow]/[J Beach]: The subject may not appear smooth...
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... the following procedure to turn it on. [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7/8 8 [Face Detection & Tracking] 8 [A On o] 8 [a] To select the main subject If there is more than [q Night Scene], [p Low Light], [M Fireworks] or [r Underwater]. If the function was turned off . • In certain cases, faces may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human subjects. Faces extremely...
... the following procedure to turn it on. [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7/8 8 [Face Detection & Tracking] 8 [A On o] 8 [a] To select the main subject If there is more than [q Night Scene], [p Low Light], [M Fireworks] or [r Underwater]. If the function was turned off . • In certain cases, faces may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human subjects. Faces extremely...
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...focus. Great for landscapes and architectural shots.W F2.0 F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 F8.0 F1.8 F2.4 F3.4 F4.8 F6.7 More light y Lens aperture A Less light Shallow y Depth of Field A Deep 72 Video Good for portraits or to isolate a single object. With faster shutter speeds...action" for powerful images of moving subjects.W mode A y mode 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/100 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 Low-light situations Most ordinary conditions Fast moving subjects or shooting from a moving car or train Indoor sports Outdoor sports on sunny days XWith small aperture values...
...focus. Great for landscapes and architectural shots.W F2.0 F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 F8.0 F1.8 F2.4 F3.4 F4.8 F6.7 More light y Lens aperture A Less light Shallow y Depth of Field A Deep 72 Video Good for portraits or to isolate a single object. With faster shutter speeds...action" for powerful images of moving subjects.W mode A y mode 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/100 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 Low-light situations Most ordinary conditions Fast moving subjects or shooting from a moving car or train Indoor sports Outdoor sports on sunny days XWith small aperture values...
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...8226; Reflective surfaces • Subjects with the 7/8 8 [Auto Backlight Correction] setting. You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes Operating modes: 74 Video...the dial to set the AGC limit 8 [a] * Touch [z Automatic] to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the automatic gain control. • The AGC limit selected appears on the following subjects. ...
...8226; Reflective surfaces • Subjects with the 7/8 8 [Auto Backlight Correction] setting. You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes Operating modes: 74 Video...the dial to set the AGC limit 8 [a] * Touch [z Automatic] to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the automatic gain control. • The AGC limit selected appears on the following subjects. ...
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...Sharper. [Brightness]: (V) Darker, (U) Brighter. Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in dark places. Mini Video Light You can turn off the mini video light. 78 Video Options ( Default value) [U Off] Records with no image enhancing effects. [V Vivid] Emphasizes... the contrast and color saturation. [W Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [X Low Sharpening] Records subjects with softened ...
...Sharper. [Brightness]: (V) Darker, (U) Brighter. Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in dark places. Mini Video Light You can turn off the mini video light. 78 Video Options ( Default value) [U Off] Records with no image enhancing effects. [V Vivid] Emphasizes... the contrast and color saturation. [W Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [X Low Sharpening] Records subjects with softened ...
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... options indicate default values. Level] Setting options/Function Open the menus [A Programmed AE], [B Shutter-Pri. AE] [D Cine Mode] [F Portrait], [G Sports], [q Night Scene], [I Snow], [J Beach], [K Sunset], [p Low Light], [L Spotlight], [M Fireworks], [r Underwater], [s Surface] [Y Automatic], [a Daylight], [b Shade], [c Cloudy], [e Fluorescent], [f Fluorescent H], [d Tungsten], [g Custom WB] [z Automatic], [y Manual] [Audio Level Indicator]: Toggle on (x) or off (w) 430 z z 33 z z 70...
... options indicate default values. Level] Setting options/Function Open the menus [A Programmed AE], [B Shutter-Pri. AE] [D Cine Mode] [F Portrait], [G Sports], [q Night Scene], [I Snow], [J Beach], [K Sunset], [p Low Light], [L Spotlight], [M Fireworks], [r Underwater], [s Surface] [Y Automatic], [a Daylight], [b Shade], [c Cloudy], [e Fluorescent], [f Fluorescent H], [d Tungsten], [g Custom WB] [z Automatic], [y Manual] [Audio Level Indicator]: Toggle on (x) or off (w) 430 z z 33 z z 70...
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...recording in places with a highly directional setting that is automatically set to [r Underwater] or [s Surface], the auto slow shutter is linked to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example, by wind or if you set the camcorder to mode. • If a trailing ... recording level (0 80) is set to [o PF30]. • The auto slow shutter can only be as well. [Shotgun]: Records monaural audio with insufficient lighting. • Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to [E PF24]; 1/15 when it on a tripod. •...
...recording in places with a highly directional setting that is automatically set to [r Underwater] or [s Surface], the auto slow shutter is linked to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example, by wind or if you set the camcorder to mode. • If a trailing ... recording level (0 80) is set to [o PF30]. • The auto slow shutter can only be as well. [Shotgun]: Records monaural audio with insufficient lighting. • Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to [E PF24]; 1/15 when it on a tripod. •...
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...(CHG) indicator flashes rapidly ( one flash at 0.5-second intervals). - sult a Canon Service Center. When playing scenes/a slideshow linked to external audio, the video playback is not a malfunction. Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up in red. - appears on the screen. - The camcorder cannot communicate with...battery pack is being recorded in the index screen with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be too low. Con- Replace or charge the battery pack. Cannot mark individual scenes/photos in the memory. S flashes in the ...
...(CHG) indicator flashes rapidly ( one flash at 0.5-second intervals). - sult a Canon Service Center. When playing scenes/a slideshow linked to external audio, the video playback is not a malfunction. Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up in red. - appears on the screen. - The camcorder cannot communicate with...battery pack is being recorded in the index screen with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be too low. Con- Replace or charge the battery pack. Cannot mark individual scenes/photos in the memory. S flashes in the ...
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... angle • White Balance Auto white balance, Custom white balance or Preset white balance settings: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H • Minimum Illumination 0.4 lx ([Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2) 5.5 lx ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/30) • Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx...
... angle • White Balance Auto white balance, Custom white balance or Preset white balance settings: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H • Minimum Illumination 0.4 lx ([Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2) 5.5 lx ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/30) • Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx...
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...of the scenes 55 Initialization (built-in memory*/memory card 40 L Language 36 LCD screen dimmer 160 LCD touch screen 28, 30 Light metering mode 112 Low light (recording program) . . . . 61 M Magnifying photos 113 Maintenance 191 Manual exposure 73 Manual focus 74 Markers 154 Memory ...card 37, 188 MIC terminal 85 Microphone attenuator 153 Mini advanced shoe 83 Mini video light 78 Mode switch 31 N Night scene (recording program) . ...
...of the scenes 55 Initialization (built-in memory*/memory card 40 L Language 36 LCD screen dimmer 160 LCD touch screen 28, 30 Light metering mode 112 Low light (recording program) . . . . 61 M Magnifying photos 113 Maintenance 191 Manual exposure 73 Manual focus 74 Markers 154 Memory ...card 37, 188 MIC terminal 85 Microphone attenuator 153 Mini advanced shoe 83 Mini video light 78 Mode switch 31 N Night scene (recording program) . ...
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[GSports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [q Night Scene] To record nightscapes with lower noise. [ISnow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed. [JBeach] To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed. [KSunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors. [p Low Light] To record in low-light situations. [LSpotlight] To record spotlit scenes. [MFireworks] To record fireworks. Video 61
[GSports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [q Night Scene] To record nightscapes with lower noise. [ISnow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed. [JBeach] To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed. [KSunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors. [p Low Light] To record in low-light situations. [LSpotlight] To record spotlit scenes. [MFireworks] To record fireworks. Video 61
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... on a tripod. • [r Underwater]/[s Surface]: - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: - When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings while the camcorder is more you zoom in (P). • [I Snow]/[J Beach]: The picture may not be as good as ...during playback. • [F Portrait]: The blur effect of the water, such as in the waterproof case, turn on the screen. • [p Low Light]: - NOTES • [F Portrait]/[G Sports]/[I Snow]/[J Beach]: The subject may not work as well as on land, we recommend using the [s ...
... on a tripod. • [r Underwater]/[s Surface]: - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: - When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings while the camcorder is more you zoom in (P). • [I Snow]/[J Beach]: The picture may not be as good as ...during playback. • [F Portrait]: The blur effect of the water, such as in the waterproof case, turn on the screen. • [p Low Light]: - NOTES • [F Portrait]/[G Sports]/[I Snow]/[J Beach]: The subject may not work as well as on land, we recommend using the [s ...
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.... - The main subject is indicated by the camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to the side, at more than [q Night Scene], [p Low Light], [M Fireworks] or [r Underwater]. Faces turned to [E PF24]) or when the digital zoom is activated at a diagonal or partially hidden. • Face detection cannot be detected...
.... - The main subject is indicated by the camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to the side, at more than [q Night Scene], [p Low Light], [M Fireworks] or [r Underwater]. Faces turned to [E PF24]) or when the digital zoom is activated at a diagonal or partially hidden. • Face detection cannot be detected...
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... action" for powerful images of moving subjects.W mode A y mode 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/100 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 Low-light situations Most ordinary conditions Fast moving subjects or shooting from a moving car or train Indoor sports Outdoor sports on sunny days XWith small aperture values ... object. Great for landscapes and architectural shots.W F2.0 F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 F8.0 F1.8 F2.4 F3.4 F4.8 F6.7 More light y Lens aperture A Less light Shallow y Depth of Field A Deep 72 Video With large aperture values every part of the image is clearly in focus ...
... action" for powerful images of moving subjects.W mode A y mode 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/100 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 Low-light situations Most ordinary conditions Fast moving subjects or shooting from a moving car or train Indoor sports Outdoor sports on sunny days XWith small aperture values ... object. Great for landscapes and architectural shots.W F2.0 F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 F8.0 F1.8 F2.4 F3.4 F4.8 F6.7 More light y Lens aperture A Less light Shallow y Depth of Field A Deep 72 Video With large aperture values every part of the image is clearly in focus ...
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...a brighter picture. However, using higher gain values may not work well on the screen. You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes Operating modes: 74 Video...limit to curb the amount of noise by setting the maximum gain value to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the automatic gain control. • The AGC limit selected appears on the following subjects....
...a brighter picture. However, using higher gain values may not work well on the screen. You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes Operating modes: 74 Video...limit to curb the amount of noise by setting the maximum gain value to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the automatic gain control. • The AGC limit selected appears on the following subjects....
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... • Select a recording program other than [r Underwater] or [s Surface]. [FUNC.] 8 [Y Video Light] 8 [A On] 8 [a] • Y appears on the mini video light to turn off the mini video light. 78 Video Mini Video Light You can turn on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to shoot video or take photos... Records with no image enhancing effects. [V Vivid] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation. [W Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [X Low Sharpening] Records subjects with softened outlines. [Y Soft Skin Detail] Softens the details in dark places.
... • Select a recording program other than [r Underwater] or [s Surface]. [FUNC.] 8 [Y Video Light] 8 [A On] 8 [a] • Y appears on the mini video light to turn off the mini video light. 78 Video Mini Video Light You can turn on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to shoot video or take photos... Records with no image enhancing effects. [V Vivid] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation. [W Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [X Low Sharpening] Records subjects with softened outlines. [Y Soft Skin Detail] Softens the details in dark places.
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... grayed out. FUNC. Panel - AE], [C Aperture-Pri. Panel FUNC. Recording Modes Control Button [MENU] [Rec. AE] [D Cine Mode] [F Portrait], [G Sports], [q Night Scene], [I Snow], [J Beach], [K Sunset], [p Low Light], [L Spotlight], [M Fireworks], [r Underwater], [s Surface] [Y Automatic], [a Daylight], [b Shade], [c Cloudy], [e Fluorescent], [f Fluorescent H], [d Tungsten], [g Custom WB] [z Automatic], [y Manual] [Audio Level Indicator]: Toggle on (x) or off (w) 430 z z 33 z z 70...
... grayed out. FUNC. Panel - AE], [C Aperture-Pri. Panel FUNC. Recording Modes Control Button [MENU] [Rec. AE] [D Cine Mode] [F Portrait], [G Sports], [q Night Scene], [I Snow], [J Beach], [K Sunset], [p Low Light], [L Spotlight], [M Fireworks], [r Underwater], [s Surface] [Y Automatic], [a Daylight], [b Shade], [c Cloudy], [e Fluorescent], [f Fluorescent H], [d Tungsten], [g Custom WB] [z Automatic], [y Manual] [Audio Level Indicator]: Toggle on (x) or off (w) 430 z z 33 z z 70...
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... angle • White Balance Auto white balance, Custom white balance or Preset white balance settings: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H • Minimum Illumination 0.4 lx ([Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2) 5.5 lx ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/30) • Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx...
... angle • White Balance Auto white balance, Custom white balance or Preset white balance settings: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H • Minimum Illumination 0.4 lx ([Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2) 5.5 lx ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/30) • Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx...
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...of the scenes 55 Initialization (built-in memory*/memory card 40 L Language 36 LCD screen dimmer 160 LCD touch screen 28, 30 Light metering mode 112 Low light (recording program) . . . . 61 M Magnifying photos 113 Maintenance 191 Manual exposure 73 Manual focus 74 Markers 154 Memory ...card 37, 188 MIC terminal 85 Microphone attenuator 153 Mini advanced shoe 83 Mini video light 78 Mode switch 31 N Night scene (recording program) . ...
...of the scenes 55 Initialization (built-in memory*/memory card 40 L Language 36 LCD screen dimmer 160 LCD touch screen 28, 30 Light metering mode 112 Low light (recording program) . . . . 61 M Magnifying photos 113 Maintenance 191 Manual exposure 73 Manual focus 74 Markers 154 Memory ...card 37, 188 MIC terminal 85 Microphone attenuator 153 Mini advanced shoe 83 Mini video light 78 Mode switch 31 N Night scene (recording program) . ...