Manual Recording

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

To Change to Manual Recording Mode

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! or # mode.

Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.

Press twice.

AUTO /

MANUAL

LTo return to the auto recording mode Press the AUTO/MANUAL button 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.

After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode” ( above)

1 Touch the MENU button.

2 Select [PROGRAM AE].

3 Select the desired setting.

For details on each setting, see the right column.

LTo cancel program AE Select [OFF] in step 2.

LItems for program AE setting

5 NIGHT:

Records with more sensitivity in dim locations by adjusting the shutter speed automatically.

3TWILIGHT:

Makes evening scenes look more natural.

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.

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject by increasing the exposure.

After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode” ( left column)

1 Touch the MENU button.

2 Select [BACKLIGHT COMP.].

3 Set to [ON].

LTo cancel backlight compensation Select [OFF] in step 3.

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