FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 35

Snapshot (For Video Recording)

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

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

2 Set the Power Switch to “M”.

3 Set “SNAP MODE” to the desired mode. ( pg. 29, 30)

4 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.

●Flash will not work in “VIDEO” mode.

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)

●The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC SELECT” is

set to “/”. ( pg. 32)

Manual Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") 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.

Exposure Control

Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:

●When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright.

●When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.

●When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 2 Press EXPOSURE.

●The exposure control indicator appears.

3 To brighten the image, press e. To darken the image, press w. (maximum ±6)

●+3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation. ( pg. 36)

●–3 exposure has the same effect as when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”. ( pg. 38)

4 Press SET. Exposure adjustment is complete.

To return to automatic exposure control

Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

NOTES:

●You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW”

( pg. 38), or with the backlight compensation.

●If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”. ( pg. 29, 30)

FEATURES

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2 Press the FOCUS lever. The manual focus indicator appears.

3 Slide up () or down () the FOCUS lever to focus on a subject.

●When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “

Manual focus indicator

”or “” will blink.

4 Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS once.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-color 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 .