The setting resets to [SINGLE] when you turn the camcorder off.

Maximum number of continuous shots at one time (at 16 MB or more available capacity):

Still Image Size

Optional VFL-1

Frames per

Maximum Number

Attached

Second

of Continuous Shots

 

1280 960

Flash ON/OFF

2 frames

10 images

640 480

Flash OFF

3 frames

30 images

 

Flash ON

2 frames

10 images

*These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects.

If you attach the optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light, the practical range of the flash in the Continuous Shooting mode is approx. 1 m to 2 m.

Auto Exposure Bracketing

With Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB), the camcorder records a still image in three different exposures (dark, normal, light), allowing you to choose the perfect exposed shot.

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY (VCR)

CAMERA SET UP

DRIVE MODE•••SINGLE

 

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1.Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode.

2.Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. Select [DRIVE MODE], set it to [AEB ] and close the menu.

3.Press the PHOTO button.

Three still images in different exposures are recorded to the memory card.

The setting resets to [SINGLE] when you turn the camcorder off.

Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder

You can record images from a tape in the camcorder as still images on a memory card.

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY (VCR)

1.Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode.

2.Play back the tape.

3.Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears.

The camcorder pauses playback. The remaining image capacity and other information appear.

When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts immediately.

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MVX150i, MVX100i specifications

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