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...3D 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... 66 Face Detection 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 ...
...3D 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... 66 Face Detection 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 ...
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... well on the screen. You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with the 7/8 8 [Auto Backlight Correction] setting. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may result in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to get a brighter picture. Operating ... remove the limit for the backlight. Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit When recording in more noticeable video noise. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows...
... well on the screen. You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with the 7/8 8 [Auto Backlight Correction] setting. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may result in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to get a brighter picture. Operating ... remove the limit for the backlight. Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit When recording in more noticeable video noise. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows...
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... to return the camcorder to autofocus. 3 Touch and hold [l] until the focusing distance changes to V. 4 Touch [a] to help you adjust the focus. During manual focus, [MF] will be adjusted automatically. Video 75 You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as you focus more easily. You can also turn off this function with the...
... to return the camcorder to autofocus. 3 Touch and hold [l] until the focusing distance changes to V. 4 Touch [a] to help you adjust the focus. During manual focus, [MF] will be adjusted automatically. Video 75 You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as you focus more easily. You can also turn off this function with the...
VIXIA HF M30 / HF M31 / HF M300 Instruction Manual
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...-2000 or ZR-1000. appears. Refer to autofocus temporarily during manual focus. Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller Using the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000: turning the power on/off , starting / stopping a recording, zoom, focus adjustment and displaying onscreen displays on /off , starting /stopping... a recording, and zoom. 86 Video Using the ZR-2000 only: switching between autofocus and manual focus, Push AF* and focus assistance (MAGNIFYING button). * The Push AF function allows you to switch to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83). NOTES ...
...-2000 or ZR-1000. appears. Refer to autofocus temporarily during manual focus. Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller Using the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000: turning the power on/off , starting / stopping a recording, zoom, focus adjustment and displaying onscreen displays on /off , starting /stopping... a recording, and zoom. 86 Video Using the ZR-2000 only: switching between autofocus and manual focus, Push AF* and focus assistance (MAGNIFYING button). * The Push AF function allows you to switch to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83). NOTES ...
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... (0 46) • Quick Start (0 47) • Recording programs (0 60, 70) • Face detection (0 66) • Touch & Track (0 68) • Digital effects (0 69) • 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 [Edit...
... (0 46) • Quick Start (0 47) • Recording programs (0 60, 70) • Face detection (0 66) • Touch & Track (0 68) • Digital effects (0 69) • 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 [Edit...
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... Effects] [Image Stabilizer] [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), Touch AF frame [y] (manual exposure): Toggle on (x) or off (w), Touch AE frame Zoom controls, g control [z Automatic], [y Manual]]: (0 dB - 24 dB) [Q Evaluative], [S Center-Wt. Avg.], [R Spot] [A On], [B Off] [A On], [B Off] [A Single],[D AE Bracketing...
... Effects] [Image Stabilizer] [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), Touch AF frame [y] (manual exposure): Toggle on (x) or off (w), Touch AE frame Zoom controls, g control [z Automatic], [y Manual]]: (0 dB - 24 dB) [Q Evaluative], [S Center-Wt. Avg.], [R Spot] [A On], [B Off] [A On], [B Off] [A Single],[D AE Bracketing...
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...) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). [Control for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Con- Refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Correct operation of the HDMI-CEC function cannot be set to the camcorder's video input. Additional Information 161 Then, you cannot use the... a screen where you can verify the standard of the output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal. [Distance Units]: Selects the units to use for the focusing distance display during manual focus.
...) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). [Control for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Con- Refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Correct operation of the HDMI-CEC function cannot be set to the camcorder's video input. Additional Information 161 Then, you cannot use the... a screen where you can verify the standard of the output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal. [Distance Units]: Selects the units to use for the focusing distance display during manual focus.
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panel (0 32) A d Recording program (0 60, 63, 70) A f R Instant AF (0 152), MF Manual focus (0 74) A g Manual exposure (0 73) A h AGC (automatic gain) limit (0 74) jA White balance (0 76) kA Image effect (0 77) A l Control button: Last ...: seconds) S a Pre-recording (0 65) S s Image stabilizer (0 64) S d PF24 progressive frame rate (0 63, 167) S f Remaining recording time g On the memory card f In the built-in y Manual mode) A s Control button: Open the FUNC. S g x.v.Color (0 156) S h Face detection (0 66) S j Photo quality/size (simultaneous recording) (0 110) S k Wind screen off (0 153) S...
panel (0 32) A d Recording program (0 60, 63, 70) A f R Instant AF (0 152), MF Manual focus (0 74) A g Manual exposure (0 73) A h AGC (automatic gain) limit (0 74) jA White balance (0 76) kA Image effect (0 77) A l Control button: Last ...: seconds) S a Pre-recording (0 65) S s Image stabilizer (0 64) S d PF24 progressive frame rate (0 63, 167) S f Remaining recording time g On the memory card f In the built-in y Manual mode) A s Control button: Open the FUNC. S g x.v.Color (0 156) S h Face detection (0 66) S j Photo quality/size (simultaneous recording) (0 110) S k Wind screen off (0 153) S...
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Viewing Photos G g Control button: Open the setup menus (0 151) G h Protected photo mark (0 115) jG Current photo / Total number of photos kG Photo number (0 156) G l Histogram (0 114) H q Control button: Photo jump (0 101) H a Date and time of recording Exif information panel H s Control button: Slideshow (0 112) H d Control button: Open the Edit panel (0 150) H f Control button: Switch to [Photos] index screen (0 100) H g Manual focus (0 74) H h File size H j Photo size (0 105) H k Shutter speed (0 70) H l Aperture value (0 70) 166 Additional Information
Viewing Photos G g Control button: Open the setup menus (0 151) G h Protected photo mark (0 115) jG Current photo / Total number of photos kG Photo number (0 156) G l Histogram (0 114) H q Control button: Photo jump (0 101) H a Date and time of recording Exif information panel H s Control button: Slideshow (0 112) H d Control button: Open the Edit panel (0 150) H f Control button: Switch to [Photos] index screen (0 100) H g Manual focus (0 74) H h File size H j Photo size (0 105) H k Shutter speed (0 70) H l Aperture value (0 70) 166 Additional Information
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...: 11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element) • AF System Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus • Filter Diameter: 37 mm • Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle • White Balance Auto white balance, Custom white balance or Preset white...
...: 11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element) • AF System Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus • Filter Diameter: 37 mm • Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle • White Balance Auto white balance, Custom white balance or Preset white...
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... 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...
... 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...
VIXIA HF M30/HF M31/HF M300 Instruction Manual
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...3D 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... 66 Face Detection 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 ...
...3D 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... 66 Face Detection 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 ...
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... lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes Operating modes: 74 Video In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with the 7/8 8 [Auto Backlight Correction] setting. Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit When recording ...noise. However, using higher gain values may not work well on the screen. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may result in dark surroundings, the camcorder will be used. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [P AGC Limit] 8 [y Manual]* 8 Drag your finger left and right along the dial to set the ...
... lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes Operating modes: 74 Video In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with the 7/8 8 [Auto Backlight Correction] setting. Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit When recording ...noise. However, using higher gain values may not work well on the screen. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may result in dark surroundings, the camcorder will be used. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [P AGC Limit] 8 [y Manual]* 8 Drag your finger left and right along the dial to set the ...
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... you start the procedure. 1 Open the manual focus screen. [FUNC.] 8 [X Focus] 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the X frame. • The Touch AF mark (P) will flash and the focusing distance will be magnified to help you adjust the focus. During manual focus, [MF] will appear on faraway subjects .... You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as you focus more easily. You can touch [2] instead to adjust the focus manually without activating the Touch AF function. • The manual focus controls and the current focusing distance appear. • Touch [2] again to ...
... you start the procedure. 1 Open the manual focus screen. [FUNC.] 8 [X Focus] 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the X frame. • The Touch AF mark (P) will flash and the focusing distance will be magnified to help you adjust the focus. During manual focus, [MF] will appear on faraway subjects .... You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as you focus more easily. You can touch [2] instead to adjust the focus manually without activating the Touch AF function. • The manual focus controls and the current focusing distance appear. • Touch [2] again to ...
VIXIA HF M30/HF M31/HF M300 Instruction Manual
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.../off, starting/ stopping a recording, zoom, focus adjustment and displaying onscreen displays on /off, starting/stopping a recording, and zoom. 86 Video Using the ZR-2000 only: switching between autofocus and manual focus, Push AF* and focus assistance (MAGNIFYING button). * The Push AF ...function allows you to switch to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83). Refer to autofocus temporarily during manual focus. Attach the optional RA-V1 Remote Control ...
.../off, starting/ stopping a recording, zoom, focus adjustment and displaying onscreen displays on /off, starting/stopping a recording, and zoom. 86 Video Using the ZR-2000 only: switching between autofocus and manual focus, Push AF* and focus assistance (MAGNIFYING button). * The Push AF ...function allows you to switch to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83). Refer to autofocus temporarily during manual focus. Attach the optional RA-V1 Remote Control ...
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... (0 46) • Quick Start (0 47) • Recording programs (0 60, 70) • Face detection (0 66) • Touch & Track (0 68) • Digital effects (0 69) • 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...
... (0 46) • Quick Start (0 47) • Recording programs (0 60, 70) • Face detection (0 66) • Touch & Track (0 68) • Digital effects (0 69) • 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...
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... Focus] [e Exposure] [ZOOM] [P AGC Limit] [Metering Mode] [Y Video Light] [d Pre REC] [Drive Mode] [O Digital Effects] [Image Stabilizer] [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), Touch AF frame [y] (manual ...exposure): Toggle on (x) or off (w), Touch AE frame Zoom controls, g control [z Automatic], [y Manual]]: (0 dB - 24 dB) [Q Evaluative], [S Center-Wt.
... Focus] [e Exposure] [ZOOM] [P AGC Limit] [Metering Mode] [Y Video Light] [d Pre REC] [Drive Mode] [O Digital Effects] [Image Stabilizer] [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), Touch AF frame [y] (manual ...exposure): Toggle on (x) or off (w), Touch AE frame Zoom controls, g control [z Automatic], [y Manual]]: (0 dB - 24 dB) [Q Evaluative], [S Center-Wt.
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... which the week in the calendar screen (0 55). [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can use for the focusing distance display during manual focus. trol) function. Additional Information 161 Refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Correct operation of the output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal. [Distance Units]: Selects the units to...
... which the week in the calendar screen (0 55). [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can use for the focusing distance display during manual focus. trol) function. Additional Information 161 Refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Correct operation of the output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal. [Distance Units]: Selects the units to...
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... light (0 78) D j Control button: Switch to photo recording (0 104) 164 Additional Information panel (0 32) A d Recording program (0 60, 63, 70) A f R Instant AF (0 152), MF Manual focus (0 74) Ag Manual exposure (0 73) A h AGC (automatic gain) limit (0 74) Aj White balance (0 76) Ak Image effect (0 77) Al Control button: Last function used ([ZOOM] in this... : seconds) S a Pre-recording (0 65) S s Image stabilizer (0 64) Sd PF24 progressive frame rate (0 63, 167) S f Remaining recording time g On the memory card f In the built-in y Manual mode) A s Control button: Open the FUNC.
... light (0 78) D j Control button: Switch to photo recording (0 104) 164 Additional Information panel (0 32) A d Recording program (0 60, 63, 70) A f R Instant AF (0 152), MF Manual focus (0 74) Ag Manual exposure (0 73) A h AGC (automatic gain) limit (0 74) Aj White balance (0 76) Ak Image effect (0 77) Al Control button: Last function used ([ZOOM] in this... : seconds) S a Pre-recording (0 65) S s Image stabilizer (0 64) Sd PF24 progressive frame rate (0 63, 167) S f Remaining recording time g On the memory card f In the built-in y Manual mode) A s Control button: Open the FUNC.
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Viewing Photos G g Control button: Open the setup menus (0 151) G h Protected photo mark (0 115) G j Current photo / Total number of photos G k Photo number (0 156) G l Histogram (0 114) H q Control button: Photo jump (0 101) Ha Date and time of recording Exif information panel H s Control button: Slideshow (0 112) H d Control button: Open the Edit panel (0 150) H f Control button: Switch to [Photos] index screen (0 100) H g Manual focus (0 74) H h File size H j Photo size (0 105) H k Shutter speed (0 70) H l Aperture value (0 70) 166 Additional Information
Viewing Photos G g Control button: Open the setup menus (0 151) G h Protected photo mark (0 115) G j Current photo / Total number of photos G k Photo number (0 156) G l Histogram (0 114) H q Control button: Photo jump (0 101) Ha Date and time of recording Exif information panel H s Control button: Slideshow (0 112) H d Control button: Open the Edit panel (0 150) H f Control button: Switch to [Photos] index screen (0 100) H g Manual focus (0 74) H h File size H j Photo size (0 105) H k Shutter speed (0 70) H l Aperture value (0 70) 166 Additional Information