20ENRECORDING
BasicFeatures(cont.)
5 SEC. REC Button
P. STABILIZER Button
Power Switch
FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer
PURPOSE:
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera- shake, particularly at high magnification.
OPERATION:
1)Press P. STABILIZER. “ ”appears.
■To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand |
shake is excessive, or under the following condi- |
tions: |
• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal |
stripes. |
• When shooting dark or dim subjects. |
• When shooting subjects with excessive |
backlighting. |
• When shooting scenes with movement in various |
directions. |
• When shooting scenes with |
grounds. |
● Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording |
with the camcorder on a tripod. |
● The “ ” indicator appears blinking if the |
Display
PAUSE
5S
Picture stabilizer indicator
5 Sec. Rec mode indicator
Stabilizer cannot be used. |
FEATURE: 5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)
PURPOSE:
To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programs.
OPERATION:
■Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”.
1)During
2)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording starts, and after
■To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC. REC again so that “ 5S” disappears.
NOTE:
Fade/Wipe (☞ pg. 21) cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC. REC.