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Snapshot (For Video Recording)

 

 

Manual Focus

 

 

 

 

 

This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2 Set “SNAP SHOT” to the desired mode. ( pg. 22, 23)

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

3 Press SNAPSHOT.

There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

The “O” indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still image will be recorded for approx.

6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.

Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A” or “M”), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2 Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears.

3 Press + or to focus on a subject.

When the focus level

cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “ ” or “

Manual focus indicator

” will blink.

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 3 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)

4 Press MENU. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus

Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to “A”.

Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below.

When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

When illumination is low.*

When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one- colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.*

When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

*The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and .

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JVC GR-D247 manual Manual Focus, Features for Recording EN, Snapshot For Video Recording, Motor Drive Mode