NOTES

The still image cannot be recorded on the memory card while using the digital zoom or while a digital effect is activated.

To record still images we recommend using

the mode, which offers the best quality for still images.

Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Picture

While you are playing back a tape you can capture the picture as a still image on the memory card. The size of the still image cannot be changed and depends on the standard of the recording on the tape, but the quality can be selected.

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FUNC.

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Still Image Recording Options 49

Continuous Shooting and Exposure

 

E

 

Bracketing

 

 

 

 

Catch every instant of a child running or other moving object with continuous shooting or use the exposure bracketing to record the same picture in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose the picture you like best.

POINTS TO CHECK

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Mode switch: (except for the

[FIREWORKS] recording program).

Options

 Default value

[ SINGLE]

Records a single still image.

[ CONT.SHOOT. ](Continuous Shooting)

[ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT. ](High- Speed Continuous Shooting)

Captures a series of still images as long as

Advanced

you hold PHOTO pressed down. For the

number of frames per second, refer to the

FUNC.

Icon of the currently selected

Still Image Capturing option

table below.

[ AEB] (Auto Exposure Bracketing)

FUNC. Desired image quality

TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE

During playback or in playback pause mode, press PHOTO .

NOTES

The data code of the captured still image will reflect the date and time when it was recorded on the memory card.

The camcorder records a still image in

Functions

three different exposures (dark, normal,

light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing you to

choose the shot you like the best.

 

1 Press DRIVE MODE repeatedly to cycle between the drive modes.

2 Press PHOTO halfway to activate the autofocus.