Advanced Techniques

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Note: EIS may not function if you use a wide or tele converter lens.

Note: When the EIS function is engaged in the vicinity of the zoom range with ZOOM displayed in the viewfinder or LCD monitor, when moved from the wide-angle end, the image size will change, but this is normal.

Note: When the EIS function is engaged, the picture becomes rough.

Note: When the EIS function is engaged, the angle of view at the wide-angle end becomes narrower.

Note: It is recommended that you do not use the EIS function when using a tripod. The sensor would detect vibrations from the tripod in which case the picture would be blurred.

Using Fade

Use the fade feature to add a professional touch to your recordings. Use the FADE button to select one of the three fade options.

•White fade: Fades in from a white screen or fades out to a white screen. appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

•Wipe fade: The picture opens gradually from the center of a black screen or closes into the center to a black screen. appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

•Zoom fade: Fades in while zooming from a white screen or fades out while zooming to a white screen. appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

Fading In

1.Use the FADE button to select a fade option before recording.

2.Press the Start/Stop button to start recording; fade begins automatically.

Fading Out

1.While recording with the camcorder use the FADE button to select a fade option.

2.Press the Start/Stop button to stop recording; the fade begins automatically and REC flashes until the fade ends.

Note: When fading out be sure to wait until the PAUSE indicator () is visible in the viewfinder or LCD monitor before attempting to put the camcorder into the record mode again.