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This feature lets you record still images that look like
photographs onto a tape.
1Set the Recording Mode Switch to “HD”, “SD” or
“DV”.
2Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
3Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
4Press SNAPSHOT.
●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. 6seconds, then the normal recording
resumes.
To record still images not only on the tape but also
in the memory card
Set “REC SELECT” to “ / ”. (墌pg.40)
•The image size recorded in the memory card
differs depending on the recording mode; 640 x
480 (DV), 848 x 480 (SD) or 1280 x 720 (HD).
NOTES:
●To remove the shutter sound, refer to “BEEP” on
page38.
●Certain modes of Program AE (墌pg.50) are
disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a
case, the icon blinks.
●If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “OIS” is set to
“ON” (墌pg.37), the Stabilizer will be disabled.
●During Snapshot recording, the image displayed
in the viewfinder may be partially missing.
However, there is no effect in the recorded image.
●When a cable is connected to the AV connector,
the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker,
however it is recorded onto the tape.

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step4 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 “ / ”. (墌pg.40)
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.
1Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
3Press the EXPOSURE Wheel in.
●The exposure control indicator appears.
4To brighten the image, rotate the EXPOSURE
Wheel towards “+”. To darken the image, rotate
the EXPOSURE Wheel towards “–”. (maximum
±10)
●+3 exposure has the same effect as the
backlight compensation. (墌pg.45)
●–3 exposure has the same effect as when “r”
is set to “SPOTLIGHT”. (墌pg.50)
To return to automatic exposure control...
Press the EXPOSURE Wheel in. Or, set the Power
Switch to “A”.
NOTE:
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the
same time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or
“SNOW” (墌pg.50), or with the backlight
compensation. (墌pg.45)
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
Lock Button
Recording
Mode Switch
SNAPSHOT Button
Power Swi tch
EXPOSURE Wheel
BACK LIGHT Button
Exposure Control
FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)
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