Canon DC22 instruction manual Light Metering Mode, Automatic Focus Modes, Manual Focus Adjustment

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50 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

Light Metering Mode

You can select the light metering mode.

POINTS TO CHECK

 

 

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Mode switch:

 

 

 

Options

 Default value

[ EVALUATIVE]

 

 

 

Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve the optimal exposure for the subject.

[ CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE]

Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.

[ SPOT]

Meters the area within the spot AE point frame. Use this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the center of the screen.

FUNC.

( 27)

Icon of the currently selected FUNC. Light Metering Mode

FUNC. Desired option

Automatic Focus Modes

You can change the AF (autofocus) frame selection mode.

( 13)

Options

9 Point AiAF

(Mode switch: )

Depending on the shooting conditions, one or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them.

Four framing corners will appear on the screen when making the selection; they do not appear while actually recording.

Center point

(Mode switch: *)

The focus is automatically fixed to the center AF frame. This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it.

A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen when making the selection; the frame will appear also while actually recording.

*Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program.

Select ( ) the autofocus mode.

Manual Focus Adjustment

Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.

Reflective surfaces

Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines

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Contents DVD Camcorder Caméscope DVD Manuel d’instructionManual de Instrucciones Cámara DVDImportant Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions E IntroductionExample of Antenna Grounding AS Advantages of DVDs An Introduction to DVDs Best for Recording Time Available disc specifications Video mode onlyBest for Compatibility Best for ReusabilityWith a DVD player FeatureAgain for recording Giving a title to the disc Table of contents Editing Functions Playing Back the Disc on an External DeviceExternal Connections Additional InformationTrademark Acknowledgements About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual About this ManualAbout the Operating Modes About the Power SwitchAbout the Multi Selector OperationSupplied Accessories Getting to Know the CamcorderAV terminal Terminal cover Components GuideLeft side view Right Side View Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D86 Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still ImagesRecording reminder Card/Disc Access DisplayRemaining battery charge Remaining recording timeViewing Still Images Playing Movies Index ScreenPlaying Movies During Playback Preparing the Power Supply Getting StartedPreparing the Camcorder Adjust the viewfinderDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Turn on the camcorderFasten the grip belt Wireless ControllerAdjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degreesOnly miniSD cards can be used with this camcorder LCD BacklightInserting and Removing a Memory Card Turn off the camcorder Open the memory card slot coverPoints to Check When Using DVD-R/DVD-R DL DiscsInserting and Removing a Disc Removing the Disc Move the power switch to on Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it outSelecting a FUNC. Menu Option Using the MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Selecting a Menu OptionChanging the Time Zone First Time SettingsChanging the Language Select the month and move to the day setting Setting the Date and TimeDATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIME JAN , 2006 1200 AMRecording RecordingRecording Movies Before You Begin RecordingPress record review Recording Still ImagesReviewing the Last Scene Recorded Basic Functions Selecting the Aspect Ratio of yourSelecting the Media for the Still Images Press Photo halfwayPress Photo fully SelectorPlaying Back Movies PlaybackZooming Move , the selection framePlayback Pause Special Playback ModesFast Forward Playback Fast Reverse Playback Slow Forward Playback Slow Reverse PlaybackUse the multi selector to move between images Adjusting the VolumeSystem Setup Magnifying the Still Image DATE, TIME, DATE&TIME only Display SetupPress Menu Select Display Setup and press Data Code Date & TIMEMenu Options Camera SetupMenu Options Lists VARIABLE, Speed 3, Speed 2, SpeedAdvanced Functions VIDEO, VR, CancelDisc Operations ALL Copy NO, YESStill IMG Oper Camera Data Display SetupNORMAL, Bright Date & TimeLOW VOLUME, OFF System SetupHigh Volume RESET, ContinuousFUNC. Menu Options Effect OFF, BLK&WHT Image Effect OFF, VIVID, NeutralEffect OFF, Fader Standard PLAY, Long PlayCANCEL, Start Using the Recording Programs Program AE as described Programmed Auto ExposureFUNC. Recording Program Aperture-Priority AE Change the shutter speed and press to save the settingShutter-Priority AE Shutter speed guidelinesExposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure AdjustmentAdjust the brightness of the image as required Available aperture valuesSelect the autofocus mode Light Metering ModeManual Focus Adjustment Automatic Focus ModesInfinity Focus Camcorder. Use this setting for outdoorWhite Balance Appears Pressing Focus again will return to autofocusWhite Balance Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuImage Effects Still Image Recording Options Press and select the custom setting optionsAdjust each setting as desired and then press Selecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesWhile you are recording a movie, press Photo Capturing a Still Image while Recording MoviesStill I. REC OFF Press Photo fully and hold it pressed down Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingPress Photo halfway to activate the autofocus Press Photo to record the first image Drive ModeCreating Panoramic Images Press FUNC. after the last imagePress Photo , first halfway to activate Self TimerMenu Camera Setup Self Timer Autofocus and then fully to record Still imagePress Light LED LightFlash Press flash buttonFader Faders Digital EffectsSelecting a Fader / Effect Effect EffectsDigital Effect Using the Multi-Image ScreenSetting ApplyingCard Animation C. Animation Combining Images Card MixCard Luminance Key Card Lumi Camera Chroma Key CAM. ChromaEffects button Press D.EFFECTS Card MIXLevel preferred Adding Scenes to the Playlist Editing the ScenesCreating a Playlist Moving Scenes in the PlaylistFUNC. Delete YES Disc type DVD-RW discs Video or VR modeDeleting a Single Scene Deleting All ScenesProtecting the Disc Disc OptionsDividing a Scene Initializing the DiscChanging the Disc Title Still Image Options Erasing Still ImagesCopying a Single Image Copying Still ImagesConverting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes Copying All ImagesProtecting a Single Image Protecting Still Images on the Memory CardConverting All Images Protecting Still Images from the Index ScreenProtect Initializing the Memory CardStill IMG Oper Menu Still IMG Oper Card Initialize YESFinalize Finalizing the DiscFinalizing the Disc Restrictions after Disc FinalizationDisc type DVD-RW initialized in Video mode Additional scenes even UnfinalizeUnfinalized Without unfinalizingConnecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or VCRConnection Diagrams AV TerminalRecording to a VCR Selecting the Type of TVPlayback on a TV Screen Video Input RecordingMenu LINE-IN Mode This camcorder Change the recording settings as necessaryTransferring Recordings MyDVD for Canon Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection Diagrams Setup Wizard will launch automatically System RequirementsCompleting the User Registration Connecting the CamcorderSerial number will already be filled Click Next to start the registrationOne-Touch Dubbing Windows XP only If the operation is interruptedSoftware does not support writing on Insert the source disc into the camcorderInsert a finalized disc into Camcorder Run MyDVD for Canon Transferring Still Images Direct Transfer Print/share buttonALL Images NEW Images Transfer Orders Transferring ImagesSelect a transfer option Press If YOU Select Select & Transfer or WallpaperSelecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Transfer Order SettingsSetting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Erasing All Transfer OrdersPrinting with the Print/Share Button Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Still Images Direct Print Select the still image you Wish to print Press Print/shareTrimming settings Paper settings Print SettingsSelect the print settings Select , Print and press Number of copies Print effect Date printingChange the size of the trimming frame Trimming SettingsPrint setting menu, select Trimming and press ConnectionsMove , the trimming frame Print Order SettingsSetting Print Orders from the Index Screen Selecting Still Images for Printing Print OrderPrint Erasing All Print OrdersPrinting Press Menu , select Print and pressProblem Solution TroubleshootingPower Source Trouble?Problem Additional InformationPlayback/Editing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device Message Explanation List of MessagesMemory Card Operation Onto it. Try cleaning the disc or replace it Video mode that was finalized with another digital deviceDisc could not be read. Try cleaning it or replace the disc Supported not DVD-R/RWOr Secam Could not recover a corrupted fileNo disc is loaded. Insert a disc Disc is being read. Wait before you start recordingDirect Print Related Messages Close the printer cover securely Printer is in use. Check the printer statusPosition Treat the battery pack with care Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack CamcorderMemory Card About the battery terminal coverMini DVD Disc Do not store the camcorder with a disc left insideLithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryStorage Maintenance/OthersCleaning CondensationPlayback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources System Diagram Availability differs from area to area General InformationCG-300 Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedProduct Codes Provided AccessoriesOptional Accessories WS-20 Wrist StrapSystem SpecificationsDC22 Memory CardPower/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-208 Battery Pack Input/Output TerminalsIndex XP mode 111 Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment Limited Warranty CanadaCanon INC Canon U.S.A., INC. NEW Jersey Office
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