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Various Recording Techniques

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During recording pause or recording, press BLC.

The backlight compensation icon appears in the LCD monitor.

Backlight compensation icon

Each time you press BLC, the backlight setting turns On or Off. The backlight compensation icon appears only when this function is On.

When the power is turned off, the backlight compensation setting returns to Off.

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Selecting a Recording

Mode to Match the

Conditions

(Program AE)

The camcorder automatically gauges the subject and surrounding conditions and determines the optimal settings for recording (during Auto). However, you can also select a recording mode that better suits the situation for even clearer images.

Recording mode

Auto (No icon appears.) Portrait

Makes the subject, such as a person or pet, stand out from a

blurred background.

Spotlight

Prevents overexposure of the subject in strong light, such as

at a wedding or on stage.

Sand&Snow

Prevents underexposure of the subject in very bright

conditions, such as at the beach or on a ski slope.

Low Light

Allows you to record in dark places with limited light.

You can use the LCD monitor as a light source to record the scene by turning the LCD monitor 180° (Assist Light).

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Hitachi DZ-BD70A Selecting a Recording Mode to Match Conditions Program AE, Recording mode, Backlight compensation icon