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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 on

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POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:

FUNCFUNC.

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FUNC.

[ PROGRAM AE] Desired recording program

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NOTES

•Do not set the mode switch to during the actual recording of a scene; the brightness of the picture may change abruptly.

•[ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/

[ BEACH]/[ SNOW]

-The picture may not appear smooth during playback.

•[ PORTRAIT]

-The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T).

•[ NIGHT]

-Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

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

-White points may appear on the screen.

-Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

•[SNOW]/[ BEACH]

-The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.

•[ FIREWORKS]

-To avoid camcorder shake, we

recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod especially in mode, as the shutter speed slows down.

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