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• If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 159), the camcorder may not
be able to focus, and Fmay continue to flash white in the display. Continue
to hold the PHOTO button halfway down,then adjust the focus manually
with the selector dial.
• If you are using manual focus ( 76), the Fmark starts as a continuous
green mark. Focus with the selector dial.
2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still image.
• The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the “photo” to
the tape for approximately 6 seconds. During this time the camcorder also
records the sound, and the display shows the still image.
• A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records the still
image. Fdisappears from the display.
• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.
Notes:
• The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a
still image for approximately 6 seconds. If you turn the POWER switch to OFF
during that time, the camcorder will respond only after recording is complete.
• The wireless controller’s PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the
button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the “photo”.
• Only take “photos” where it is bright enough to see the image in the display.
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