FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 31
SPORTS
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000)
This setting allows
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
NOTE:
“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as
●When “WIDE MODE” is set to “SQUEEZE 
” ( pg. 26), the “O” indication blinks in blue and Snapshot recording becomes impossible.
●If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 30) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.
●If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to “ON” ( pg. 26), the Stabilizer will be disabled.
●During playback as well, all snapshot modes are available
when “ 
COPY” is set to “OFF” in VIDEO Menu. ( pg. 28) However, the shutter sound is not heard.
●During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no effect in the recorded image.
●When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( pg. 33) is automatically set to “
”, but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.
CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to |
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)
●The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC SELECT” is
set to “
/
”. ( pg. 28)
Auto Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed
FEATURES
“VIDEO”. |
below (in these cases perform “Manual Focus”):
Focus detection zone
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
3 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12)
4 Set “SNAP MODE” to the desired mode. ( pg. 25, 26)
5 Press SNAPSHOT.
●There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
●The “O” indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re- enters the
●You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.
●Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A” or “M”), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.
NOTES:
●When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
●When illumination is low.*
●When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat,
●When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.*
●When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
●When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
●When shooting a scene with a 
,
, 
and 
NOTES:
●If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean. ( pg. 48) When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.
●When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. ( pg. 12) If
ADVANCED
●To remove the shutter sound, refer to “BEEP” on page 27.