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...Flip View 55 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 56 Deleting Scenes 58 Advanced Functions 58 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 59 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 60 Special Scene Recording Programs 63 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings ... 68 Touch & Track 68 Video Snapshot 69 Digital Effects 70 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 73 Manual Exposure Adjustment 74 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 74 Manual Focus Adjustment 76 White Balance 77 Image Effects 78 Mini Video Light 79 Self Timer 80 Audio ...
...Flip View 55 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 56 Deleting Scenes 58 Advanced Functions 58 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 59 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 60 Special Scene Recording Programs 63 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings ... 68 Touch & Track 68 Video Snapshot 69 Digital Effects 70 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 73 Manual Exposure Adjustment 74 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 74 Manual Focus Adjustment 76 White Balance 77 Image Effects 78 Mini Video Light 79 Self Timer 80 Audio ...
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...Data Code 94 Playlist and Scene Operations 94 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back 96 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 98 Dividing Scenes Photos 100 Basic Playback 100 Viewing Photos 102 Deleting Photos 104 Additional ... Quality 107 Flash 109 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 110 Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording) 112 Light Metering Mode 112 Slideshow 113 Magnifying Photos during Playback 114 Rotating Photos 114 Histogram Display 115 Protecting Photos 117 Printing Photos 117...
...Data Code 94 Playlist and Scene Operations 94 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back 96 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 98 Dividing Scenes Photos 100 Basic Playback 100 Viewing Photos 102 Deleting Photos 104 Additional ... Quality 107 Flash 109 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 110 Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording) 112 Light Metering Mode 112 Slideshow 113 Magnifying Photos during Playback 114 Rotating Photos 114 Histogram Display 115 Protecting Photos 117 Printing Photos 117...
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...) A a COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 121, 123) A s USB terminal (0 121, 124) A d HDMI OUT terminal (0 121, 122) A f Grip belt (0 27) A g Instant AF sensor (0 152) A h Stereo microphone (0 80) A j Mini video light (0 78) A k Flash (0 107) Front view 20 Introduction
...) A a COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 121, 123) A s USB terminal (0 121, 124) A d HDMI OUT terminal (0 121, 122) A f Grip belt (0 27) A g Instant AF sensor (0 152) A h Stereo microphone (0 80) A j Mini video light (0 78) A k Flash (0 107) Front view 20 Introduction
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...66) to one of the following functions are available in mode, the camcorder will change to get beautiful shots of the subject, background, lighting conditions, etc. The Smart AUTO mode icon will automatically detect certain characteristics of people every time, tracking the subject even if the person ... on faraway subjects (telephoto). - About Dual Shot • Only the following icons. Advanced image stabilization modes (0 64) to shoot video while walking or to stabilize the shot while zooming in focus and using the best settings to track other moving subjects, keeping them...
...66) to one of the following functions are available in mode, the camcorder will change to get beautiful shots of the subject, background, lighting conditions, etc. The Smart AUTO mode icon will automatically detect certain characteristics of people every time, tracking the subject even if the person ... on faraway subjects (telephoto). - About Dual Shot • Only the following icons. Advanced image stabilization modes (0 64) to shoot video while walking or to stabilize the shot while zooming in focus and using the best settings to track other moving subjects, keeping them...
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Video 61 Options ( Default value) [FPortrait] The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background. [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.
Video 61 Options ( Default value) [FPortrait] The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background. [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.
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...in other modes. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: - Stabilize the camcorder, for making 62 Video When using a tripod. - Picture quality may not appear smooth during playback. • [F Portrait]: The blur effect of the water, such ...colors. [sSurface] To record after getting out of the background increases the more likely to the camcorder moving) we recommend using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings underwater*. Check the image on a tripod. • [r Underwater]/[s Surface]: - In mode, slower shutter speeds...
...in other modes. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: - Stabilize the camcorder, for making 62 Video When using a tripod. - Picture quality may not appear smooth during playback. • [F Portrait]: The blur effect of the water, such ...colors. [sSurface] To record after getting out of the background increases the more likely to the camcorder moving) we recommend using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings underwater*. Check the image on a tripod. • [r Underwater]/[s Surface]: - In mode, slower shutter speeds...
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...lever toward P to focus on factors such as the weather and water conditions. Combine this happens, turn off automatically. - Programs] 8 [D Cine Mode] 8 [a] Video 63 See Specifications (0 202) for additional notes about the [r Underwater] and [s Surface] recording programs. * Underwater is a unique environment that is ever-...case, the camcorder may focus on land, we recommend using the [D Cine Mode] recording program. In addition, water absorbs red light, which causes objects to your Recordings Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [s Surface] recording program. -
...lever toward P to focus on factors such as the weather and water conditions. Combine this happens, turn off automatically. - Programs] 8 [D Cine Mode] 8 [a] Video 63 See Specifications (0 202) for additional notes about the [r Underwater] and [s Surface] recording programs. * Underwater is a unique environment that is ever-...case, the camcorder may focus on land, we recommend using the [D Cine Mode] recording program. In addition, water absorbs red light, which causes objects to your Recordings Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [s Surface] recording program. -
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....] 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]. Typical examples include: - The main subject is set to [E PF24]). Video 67 Main subject NOTES • The camcorder may not be used when the shutter speed used is slower...
....] 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]. Typical examples include: - The main subject is set to [E PF24]). Video 67 Main subject NOTES • The camcorder may not be used when the shutter speed used is slower...
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...remove the frame and cancel the tracking. Subjects extremely small or large in focus. Play your video snapshot scenes set to your scenes an entirely new feel. When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting. Operating modes: 1 Make sure face detection is activated (0 66). 2 Point the camcorder... at all times. You will be able to track the subject. Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes or capture short...
...remove the frame and cancel the tracking. Subjects extremely small or large in focus. Play your video snapshot scenes set to your scenes an entirely new feel. When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting. Operating modes: 1 Make sure face detection is activated (0 66). 2 Point the camcorder... at all times. You will be able to track the subject. Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes or capture short...
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... areas similar to the skin color may lack in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. 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...; 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 screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in close-up. To obtain the best effect, use this setting when recording...
... areas similar to the skin color may lack in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. 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...; 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 screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in close-up. To obtain the best effect, use this setting when recording...
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... recording after a 10-second countdown*. Using an External Video Light You can appear on the screen. NOTES • When an optional video light is stronger than the built-in mini video light. Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe. • Refer to ...mode: In record pause mode, press g. To use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light when you turn off the optional video light. Video 79 NOTES • We recommend not using the optional video light, refer to the instruction manual of the accessory used. Self Timer Operating modes...
... recording after a 10-second countdown*. Using an External Video Light You can appear on the screen. NOTES • When an optional video light is stronger than the built-in mini video light. Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe. • Refer to ...mode: In record pause mode, press g. To use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light when you turn off the optional video light. Video 79 NOTES • We recommend not using the optional video light, refer to the instruction manual of the accessory used. Self Timer Operating modes...
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... the brightness of the VFL-2. Attach the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83). During auto exposure bracketing. - Depending on the video flash light (n ON). Refer to the mini advanced shoe. When using the video flash light, refer to n ON. NOTES • The flash ...for setting the external flash is set to [q Night Scene]. - appears when you manually adjust the exposure. - For details about using an optional video light. 108 Photos When the flash mode is set to [U Automatic] or [V Red-Eye Auto] and the recording program is set to...
... the brightness of the VFL-2. Attach the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83). During auto exposure bracketing. - Depending on the video flash light (n ON). Refer to the mini advanced shoe. When using the video flash light, refer to n ON. NOTES • The flash ...for setting the external flash is set to [q Night Scene]. - appears when you manually adjust the exposure. - For details about using an optional video light. 108 Photos When the flash mode is set to [U Automatic] or [V Red-Eye Auto] and the recording program is set to...
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... is attached; The practical range with the VFL-2 attached is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to focus more accurately (AFassist lamp). - The camcorder may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to 6.6 ft.). its shadow can also set to [B Off]. • The practical range of exposure in continuous...press j halfway, if the surroundings of reduction depends on the distance and on the screen. The degree of the subject are too dark, the mini video light may not be effective, the subject needs to [B Off] so the assist lamp is on. - • About the AF-Assist Lamp: While...
... is attached; The practical range with the VFL-2 attached is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to focus more accurately (AFassist lamp). - The camcorder may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to 6.6 ft.). its shadow can also set to [B Off]. • The practical range of exposure in continuous...press j halfway, if the surroundings of reduction depends on the distance and on the screen. The degree of the subject are too dark, the mini video light may not be effective, the subject needs to [B Off] so the assist lamp is on. - • About the AF-Assist Lamp: While...
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... Can Use when Taking Photos You can also use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you to the relevant page in the "Video" section. • Zoom (0 46) • Quick Start (0 47) • Recording programs (0 60, 63, 70) • Face detection (0 66) ...• Manual exposure adjustment (0 73) • Manual focus adjustment (0 74) • White balance (0 76) • Image effects (0 77) • Mini video light (0 78) • Self timer (0 79) 116 Photos The way to remove the protection from the selected photos. IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will ...
... Can Use when Taking Photos You can also use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you to the relevant page in the "Video" section. • Zoom (0 46) • Quick Start (0 47) • Recording programs (0 60, 63, 70) • Face detection (0 66) ...• Manual exposure adjustment (0 73) • Manual focus adjustment (0 74) • White balance (0 76) • Image effects (0 77) • Mini video light (0 78) • Self timer (0 79) 116 Photos The way to remove the protection from the selected photos. IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will ...
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Control Button [S Flash] [X Focus] [e Exposure] [ZOOM] [P AGC Limit] [Metering Mode] [Y Video Light] [d Pre REC] [Drive Mode] [O Digital Effects] [Image Stabilizer] Setting options/Function [U Automatic], [V Red-Eye Auto], [S Flash On], [W Flash Off] [2] (manual focus): Toggle on (x) or off (w), ...
Control Button [S Flash] [X Focus] [e Exposure] [ZOOM] [P AGC Limit] [Metering Mode] [Y Video Light] [d Pre REC] [Drive Mode] [O Digital Effects] [Image Stabilizer] Setting options/Function [U Automatic], [V Red-Eye Auto], [S Flash On], [W Flash Off] [2] (manual focus): Toggle on (x) or off (w), ...
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...) S l Microphone attenuator (0 153) D q Audio level indicator (0 80) D a Digital effect (0 69) D s Level marker (0 154) D d Remote sensor off (0 160) D f Mini advanced shoe (0 83) D g Headphone output (0 82) D h Mini video light (0 78) D j Control button: Switch to photo recording (0 104) 164 Additional Information
...) S l Microphone attenuator (0 153) D q Audio level indicator (0 80) D a Digital effect (0 69) D s Level marker (0 154) D d Remote sensor off (0 160) D f Mini advanced shoe (0 83) D g Headphone output (0 82) D h Mini video light (0 78) D j Control button: Switch to photo recording (0 104) 164 Additional Information
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...It can link the surround sound to record brightly in color even in dark places. Additional Information 197 Af VL-5 Video Light This video light enables you to the camcorder's mini advanced shoe. You can be used as a highly directional shotgun microphone (monaural). It ...of space for cable-free operation. Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to control difficult lighting conditions. Aq FS-H37U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to the zoom position or use the microphone ...
...It can link the surround sound to record brightly in color even in dark places. Additional Information 197 Af VL-5 Video Light This video light enables you to the camcorder's mini advanced shoe. You can be used as a highly directional shotgun microphone (monaural). It ...of space for cable-free operation. Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to control difficult lighting conditions. Aq FS-H37U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to the zoom position or use the microphone ...
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...-819 Battery Pack BP-827 Battery Pack CG-800 Battery Charger TL-H37 Tele-converter WD-H37ll Wide-converter FS-H37U Filter Set VL-5 Video Light VFL-2 Video Flash Light SM-V1 Surround Microphone DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller...
...-819 Battery Pack BP-827 Battery Pack CG-800 Battery Charger TL-H37 Tele-converter WD-H37ll Wide-converter FS-H37U Filter Set VL-5 Video Light VFL-2 Video Flash Light SM-V1 Surround Microphone DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller...
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...waterproof case lens window In the water: approx. 75 cm (2.5 ft.) at full telephoto; The following settings are not available: mini video light, flash, face detection (available only for [Surface]), Instant AF, auto slow shutter, AF-assist lamp, manual audio recording level adjustment, microphone ...zoom speed is faster than [Speed3] when [Zoom Speed] is set to [Underwater] or [Surface] - The following functions are adjusted: white balance, image effects, light metering - approx. 5 cm (2 in.) at full wide angle In the air: approx. 1 m (3.3 ft.) at full telephoto; approx. 5 cm (2 in...
...waterproof case lens window In the water: approx. 75 cm (2.5 ft.) at full telephoto; The following settings are not available: mini video light, flash, face detection (available only for [Surface]), Instant AF, auto slow shutter, AF-assist lamp, manual audio recording level adjustment, microphone ...zoom speed is faster than [Speed3] when [Zoom Speed] is set to [Underwater] or [Surface] - The following functions are adjusted: white balance, image effects, light metering - approx. 5 cm (2 in.) at full wide angle In the air: approx. 1 m (3.3 ft.) at full telephoto; approx. 5 cm (2 in...
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... Maintenance 191 Manual exposure 73 Manual focus 74 Markers 154 Memory card 36, 188 MIC terminal 85 Microphone attenuator 153 Mini advanced shoe 83 Mini video light 78 Mode switch 31 N Night scene (recording program) . . 61 Notification sounds 160 O Onscreen display selection 93 Onscreen icons 163 P P... photos 156 Rotating photos 114, 156 S Saving recordings 126 Creating discs 131, 135 Transferring to a computer . . 128 Using external video recorders 140 Selecting the memory* for playback 52 for recording 38 Self timer 79 * only. Additional Information 205
... Maintenance 191 Manual exposure 73 Manual focus 74 Markers 154 Memory card 36, 188 MIC terminal 85 Microphone attenuator 153 Mini advanced shoe 83 Mini video light 78 Mode switch 31 N Night scene (recording program) . . 61 Notification sounds 160 O Onscreen display selection 93 Onscreen icons 163 P P... photos 156 Rotating photos 114, 156 S Saving recordings 126 Creating discs 131, 135 Transferring to a computer . . 128 Using external video recorders 140 Selecting the memory* for playback 52 for recording 38 Self timer 79 * only. Additional Information 205