Record mode
Recording in various situations (Scene mode)
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
2Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode.
1) | 2) |
3) | 4) |
5)
1)[5] Sports mode
≥To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions
2)[ 
] Portrait mode
≥To make people stand out from the background
3)[ 
] Low light mode
≥To make the scene brighter in dark conditions
4)[ 
] Spotlight mode
≥To make the subject under a spotlight look more attractive
5)[ 
] Surf & snow mode
≥To record images in bright places such as ski slopes and beaches
ªTo cancel the scene mode function
Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Sports mode
≥For
≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The [5] indication flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker.
Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF].
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish and
the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish.
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