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D.S.C.SHOOTINGAdvancedFeatures

During Digital Still Camera shooting, various functions used for movie shooting are also available. After setting the following functions, press the SNAPSHOT Button to shoot. A still image which takes advantage of these movie functions is stored in memory.

Mode

Function

 

 

Zoom

Allows you to use the optical zoom or the Digital Zoom. Zooming is possible

 

from 22 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi-

 

cation. Select optical zoom or Digital Zoom in the Menu Screen (pg. 50).

 

 

Picture

When recording while holding the camorder in your hand, or when shooting a

Stabilizer

subject with little or no contrast, subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in

 

the recorded image (pg. 21).

 

 

Video Light

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim (pg. 23).

 

 

Auto Mode Lock

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to

 

accidental button pressing during shooting.

 

• In this mode the following controls are disabled; DATE/TIME display select, and

 

the Menu Jog Dial (pg. 26, 27).

 

 

Auto Mode

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock (pg. 26, 27).

Release

 

 

 

Electronic Fog

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an external fog filter is attached to

Filter

the lens. Softens the image and gives it a “fantasy” look (pg. 26, 27).

 

 

ND Effect

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter

 

the effects of glare on the subject (pg. 26, 27).

 

 

Sepia

Allows you to shoot a still image in monochrome, giving the effect of an older

 

picture (pg. 26, 27).

 

 

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JVC GR-AX999UM, LYT0108-001A manual C. Shooting Advanced Features

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