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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. 62 Video
[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. 62 Video
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.... Use these recording programs when making recordings while the camcorder is for example, by mounting it on the screen. • [p Low Light]: - Moving subjects may appear on cloudy days or in the optional WP-V2 Waterproof Case. - When using the [s Surface] ... waterproof case, turn on a boat after getting out of the background increases the more likely to the camcorder moving) we recommend using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings underwater*. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: - Check the image on a tripod....
.... Use these recording programs when making recordings while the camcorder is for example, by mounting it on the screen. • [p Low Light]: - Moving subjects may appear on cloudy days or in the optional WP-V2 Waterproof Case. - When using the [s Surface] ... waterproof case, turn on a boat after getting out of the background increases the more likely to the camcorder moving) we recommend using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings underwater*. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: - Check the image on a tripod....
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... such case, turn face detection off , perform the following procedure to [E PF24]). 68 Video Faces turned to the side, at more than [q Night Scene], [p Low Light], [M Fireworks] or [r Underwater]. Other faces will optimize the settings for that person. Typical examples include: - Main subject NOTES • The camcorder may not be used...
... such case, turn face detection off , perform the following procedure to [E PF24]). 68 Video Faces turned to the side, at more than [q Night Scene], [p Low Light], [M Fireworks] or [r Underwater]. Other faces will optimize the settings for that person. Typical examples include: - Main subject NOTES • The camcorder may not be used...
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... and architectural shots. 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 moving subjects. 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...
... and architectural shots. 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 moving subjects. 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...
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...If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the camcorder will return 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. ...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: Video ...
...If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the camcorder will return 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. ...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: Video ...
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...61556; 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 close-up. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a ... when recording a person in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. Video 79 Mini Video Light You can turn off the mini video light. Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail. [Z Custom Effect] Allows you to shoot ...
...61556; 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 close-up. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a ... when recording a person in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. Video 79 Mini Video Light You can turn off the mini video light. Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail. [Z Custom Effect] Allows you to shoot ...
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... out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus (0 32). 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 ...
... out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus (0 32). 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 ...
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When recording in places with insufficient lighting. • Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/12 when the frame...automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example, by mounting it is set to [E PF24]; ... Mic Directionality]: Sets the directionality mode of wind when recording outdoors. • Some low-frequency sounds will not affect the recordings. • Using focus assistance will be activated when the recording pro-
When recording in places with insufficient lighting. • Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/12 when the frame...automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example, by mounting it is set to [E PF24]; ... Mic Directionality]: Sets the directionality mode of wind when recording outdoors. • Some low-frequency sounds will not affect the recordings. • Using focus assistance will be activated when the recording pro-
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...at 0.5-second intervals). - Cannot mark individual scenes/photos in the [Underwater] or [Surface] recording program. g lights up in red. - S flashes in the memory. Turn off the camcorder. When playing scenes/a slideshow linked to...Even after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator does not go off. - sult a Canon Service Center. Remove and reinsert the memory card. Consult a Canon Service Center. The camcorder cannot communicate with a checkmark O - Con- Additional ...battery time cannot be too low. e Cannot copy scenes/photos - Cannot divide scenes -
...at 0.5-second intervals). - Cannot mark individual scenes/photos in the [Underwater] or [Surface] recording program. g lights up in red. - S flashes in the memory. Turn off the camcorder. When playing scenes/a slideshow linked to...Even after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator does not go off. - sult a Canon Service Center. Remove and reinsert the memory card. Consult a Canon Service Center. The camcorder cannot communicate with a checkmark O - Con- Additional ...battery time cannot be too low. e Cannot copy scenes/photos - Cannot divide scenes -
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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 56 Initialization (built-in memory*/memory card 41 L Language 36 LCD screen dimmer 155 LCD touch screen 28, 30 Light metering mode 113 Low light (recording program) . . . . 62 M Magnifying photos 114 Maintenance 183 Manual exposure 74 Manual focus 75 Markers 149 Memory ...card 37, 180 MIC terminal 86 Microphone attenuator 148 Mini advanced shoe 84 Mini video light 79 Mode switch 31 N Night scene (recording program) . ...
...of the scenes 56 Initialization (built-in memory*/memory card 41 L Language 36 LCD screen dimmer 155 LCD touch screen 28, 30 Light metering mode 113 Low light (recording program) . . . . 62 M Magnifying photos 114 Maintenance 183 Manual exposure 74 Manual focus 75 Markers 149 Memory ...card 37, 180 MIC terminal 86 Microphone attenuator 148 Mini advanced shoe 84 Mini video light 79 Mode switch 31 N Night scene (recording program) . ...