Advanced Functions

Special Scene Recording Programs

Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For details about the available options, refer to the sidebar below.

[ Portrait]

The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while

blurring other distracting details.

[ Night]

Use this mode to record in dimly lit places.

[ Beach]

Use this mode to record on a sunny beach. It prevents

the subject from being underexposed.

[ Spotlight]

Use this mode to record spotlit scenes.

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[ Programmed AE]

[ Portrait]

Press to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program

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NOTES

[ Night]

-Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

-Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.

[ Sports]

Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf.

[ Snow]

Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts. It prevents the subject from being underexposed.

[ Sunset]

Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors.

[ Fireworks]

Use this mode to record fireworks.

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Cannon HG20 instruction manual Advanced Functions, Special Scene Recording Programs