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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. 88 Video
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. 88 Video
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...]: The blur effect of the water, such as in other modes. - Autofocus may become overexposed on the screen. • [p Low Light]: - To switch the recording program between [r Underwater] and [s Surface] while the camcorder is in the optional WP-V3 Waterproof Case. - ...When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings while on the camcorder while moving ) we recommend using a tripod. • [r Underwater]/[s Surface]: - Keep...
...]: The blur effect of the water, such as in other modes. - Autofocus may become overexposed on the screen. • [p Low Light]: - To switch the recording program between [r Underwater] and [s Surface] while the camcorder is in the optional WP-V3 Waterproof Case. - ...When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings while on the camcorder while moving ) we recommend using a tripod. • [r Underwater]/[s Surface]: - Keep...
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By default, face detection is more than [q Night Scene], [p Low Light], [M Fireworks] or [r Underwater]. The main subject is indicated by a white face detection frame and the camcorder will optimize the settings for that person using the ...
By default, face detection is more than [q Night Scene], [p Low Light], [M Fireworks] or [r Underwater]. The main subject is indicated by a white face detection frame and the camcorder will optimize the settings for that person using the ...
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... 97 Good 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 movement. With faster shutter speeds you can "freeze the action" for powerful images of values available for selection...8226; [C Aperture-Pri. AE]: The actual range of moving subjects.W 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 the initial zoom position. •...
... 97 Good 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 movement. With faster shutter speeds you can "freeze the action" for powerful images of values available for selection...8226; [C Aperture-Pri. AE]: The actual range of moving subjects.W 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 the initial zoom position. •...
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...increase the gain to try to get a brighter picture. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the automatic gain control. ** You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with the 7 8 ...8226; If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the camcorder will return to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes Video 99 You can...
...increase the gain to try to get a brighter picture. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the automatic gain control. ** You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with the 7 8 ...8226; If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the camcorder will return to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes Video 99 You can...
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... details about each function, see the reference page. Panel - Programs] [ Decoration]1 [m White Balance] Setting options/Function AUTO y CINEMA 0 Open the menus - z - 87 [I Snow], [J Beach], [K Sunset], [p Low Light], [L Spotlight], [M Fireworks], [r Underwater], [s Surface] [ Pens and Stamps], [ Animated Stamps], z z z 69 [ Captions]2 [ ] (image mix): Toggle on ( ) or off ( ), [C] (pause live video) -z- [ ] (minimize toolbar) zzz [Y Automatic], [a Daylight...
... details about each function, see the reference page. Panel - Programs] [ Decoration]1 [m White Balance] Setting options/Function AUTO y CINEMA 0 Open the menus - z - 87 [I Snow], [J Beach], [K Sunset], [p Low Light], [L Spotlight], [M Fireworks], [r Underwater], [s Surface] [ Pens and Stamps], [ Animated Stamps], z z z 69 [ Captions]2 [ ] (image mix): Toggle on ( ) or off ( ), [C] (pause live video) -z- [ ] (minimize toolbar) zzz [Y Automatic], [a Daylight...
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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 0.1lx ([Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2) 1.5 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 0.1lx ([Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2) 1.5 lx ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/30) • Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx...
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L Language 37 LCD screen dimmer 158 LCD touch screen 29, 32 Low light (recording program) . . . . 88 M M (Manual) mode 84 Maintenance 184 Manual exposure 98 Manual focus 99 Markers 152 Memory card 39, 181 MIC terminal 112 Microphone attenuator . . . . ...
L Language 37 LCD screen dimmer 158 LCD touch screen 29, 32 Low light (recording program) . . . . 88 M M (Manual) mode 84 Maintenance 184 Manual exposure 98 Manual focus 99 Markers 152 Memory card 39, 181 MIC terminal 112 Microphone attenuator . . . . ...