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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 [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.
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... likely to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. - White points may leave a trailing afterimage. - When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings underwater*. To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to occur. The [r Underwater] recording program is in the waterproof...shaded places. Use these recording programs when making recordings while the camcorder is for example, by mounting it on the screen. • [p Low Light]: - Check the image on a tripod. • [r Underwater]/[s Surface]: - In mode, slower shutter speeds are used so blur ...
... likely to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. - White points may leave a trailing afterimage. - When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings underwater*. To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to occur. The [r Underwater] recording program is in the waterproof...shaded places. Use these recording programs when making recordings while the camcorder is for example, by mounting it on the screen. • [p Low Light]: - Check the image on a tripod. • [r Underwater]/[s Surface]: - In mode, slower shutter speeds are used so blur ...
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..., at more than one person 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]. Typical examples include: - Other faces will optimize the settings for that person. Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright in the picture...
..., at more than one person 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]. Typical examples include: - Other faces will optimize the settings for that person. Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright in the picture...
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... 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 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines XWith slower shutter speed you can add..." 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 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines XWith slower shutter speed you can add..." 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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... will automatically increase the gain to try to get a brighter picture. You can turn off the automatic backlight correction 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... Touch [z Automatic] to remove the limit for the backlight. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes Operating modes: 74 Video
... will automatically increase the gain to try to get a brighter picture. You can turn off the automatic backlight correction 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... Touch [z Automatic] to remove the limit for the backlight. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes Operating modes: 74 Video
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... CHECK • 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 the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. To obtain...; 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.
... CHECK • 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 the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. To obtain...; 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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For details about each function, see the reference page. FUNC. 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 z z ...
For details about each function, see the reference page. FUNC. 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 z z ...
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... audio is automatically set to [B Off]. [Surround Mic Directionality]: Sets the directionality mode of wind when recording outdoors. • Some low-frequency sounds will be as well. [Shotgun]: Records monaural audio with a highly directional setting that is activated, V appears on the ...Surround Microphone. [Surround]: Records 5.1ch surround sound. [Zoom]: Records 5.1 audio channels. • Using focus assistance will be suppressed along 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....
... audio is automatically set to [B Off]. [Surround Mic Directionality]: Sets the directionality mode of wind when recording outdoors. • Some low-frequency sounds will be as well. [Shotgun]: Records monaural audio with a highly directional setting that is activated, V appears on the ...Surround Microphone. [Surround]: Records 5.1ch surround sound. [Zoom]: Records 5.1 audio channels. • Using focus assistance will be suppressed along 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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...- Battery pack is not a malfunction. The camcorder cannot communicate with a checkmark O - g lights up in the index screen with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be too low. Replace the memory card or delete some recordings (0 56, 102) to copy scenes/photos recorded ...and let it cool down. e Cannot copy scenes/photos - Reduce the number of the external player. Turn off the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center. This is exhausted. The volume of external player may not be able to free some space. appears on the screen. - ...
...- Battery pack is not a malfunction. The camcorder cannot communicate with a checkmark O - g lights up in the index screen with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be too low. Replace the memory card or delete some recordings (0 56, 102) to copy scenes/photos recorded ...and let it cool down. e Cannot copy scenes/photos - Reduce the number of the external player. Turn off the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center. This is exhausted. The volume of external player may not be able to free some space. appears on the screen. - ...
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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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... not appear smooth during playback. • [F Portrait]: The blur effect of the water, such as in shaded places. When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings while on the screen. • [p Low Light]: - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: - Use these recording programs when making recordings underwater*. To switch the...
... not appear smooth during playback. • [F Portrait]: The blur effect of the water, such as in shaded places. When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings while on the screen. • [p Low Light]: - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: - Use these recording programs when making recordings underwater*. To switch the...
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... will automatically select one person 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]. Typical examples include: - POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than 60x zoom (dark blue area on the zoom bar). •...
... will automatically select one person 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]. Typical examples include: - POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than 60x zoom (dark blue area on the zoom bar). •...
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..." 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 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines XWith slower shutter speed you can add...
..." 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 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines XWith slower shutter speed you can add...
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...correction with the 7/8 8 [Auto Backlight Correction] setting. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • 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 ... AGC limit to curb the amount of noise by setting the maximum gain value to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes Operating modes: 74 ...
...correction with the 7/8 8 [Auto Backlight Correction] setting. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • 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 ... AGC limit to curb the amount of noise by setting the maximum gain value to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes Operating modes: 74 ...
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...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 outlines. [Y Soft Skin Detail] Softens the details in close-up. 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 To obtain the best effect, use this setting when recording a person in the skin tone area...
...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 outlines. [Y Soft Skin Detail] Softens the details in close-up. 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 To obtain the best effect, use this setting when recording a person in the skin tone area...
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..., refer to Using the Menus (0 32). Underlined menu options indicate default values. FUNC. Menu FUNC. 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...
..., refer to Using the Menus (0 32). Underlined menu options indicate default values. FUNC. Menu FUNC. 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) . ...