
Selecting the Recording Program
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11).
Move the mode switch between the recording categories.
Automatic mode
Select [ PROGRAM AE], [
PORTRAIT], [
SPORTS], [
NIGHT], [
SNOW], [
BEACH],
[SUNSET], [
SPOTLIGHT], [
FIREWORKS]
To select a recording program after choosing :
FUNC. Recording Program icon
FUNC. Desired option
Do not change the recording program while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly.
[ PORTRAIT]
-The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T).
-The picture may not appear smooth when played back.
[ SPORTS]
-The picture may not appear smooth when played back.
[SNOW]/[
BEACH]
-The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.
-The picture may not appear smooth when played back.
[FIREWORKS]
-To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a
tripod especially in , as the shutter speed slows down.
Using the Program AE Mode
The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed according to the subject to achieve the best exposure conditions. With [ PROGRAM AE], you can point
and shoot as in mode, while still enjoying the option to manually adjust some settings.
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11).
Mode switch:
Select the recording program [ PROGRAM AE] as described in Selecting the Recording Program (
40).
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