Manual Recording

Manual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness, etc. manually.

To Change to Manual Recording Mode

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

Select the recording mode.

AUTO / INFO

To return to the auto recording mode Press AUTO/INFO so that the 4 indicator appears.

Program AE

You can record videos or still images with optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or the subject.

In the manual recording mode;

1

PROGRAMAE

2Select the desired setting.

For details on each setting, see the right column.

Select

OFF

Set

To cancel the program AE

Select [OFF] in step 2.

Items for program AE setting

6 PORTRAIT:

The subject in the foreground is accentuated by blurring the background.

H SPORTS:

Records fast moving subjects clearly.

G SNOW:

Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings, such as in snow.

/ SPOTLIGHT:

Select this when a spotlight makes a subject appear too bright.

VTWILIGHT:

Makes evening scenes look more natural.

5 NIGHT:

Select this to raise the sensitivity when in dim surroundings.

NOTE

It is recommended to use the tripod in [NIGHT] mode because the shutter speed becomes slow.

Manual Focus

In the manual recording mode;

1

FOCUS

2 Adjust the focus.

4 :

J A N . 2

To cancel the manual focus setting Move the set lever to ¢ (FOCUS) so that

the @/A indicator disappears.

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