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D.S.C.SHOOTINGAdvancedFeatures
During Digital Still Camera shooting, various functions used for movie shooting are also available. After setting the following functions, press the SNAPSHOT Button to shoot. A still image which takes advantage of these movie functions is stored in memory.
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Zoom | Allows you to use the optical zoom or the Digital Zoom. Zooming is possible |
| from 22 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi- |
| cation. Select optical zoom or Digital Zoom in the Menu Screen (☞ pg. 50). |
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Picture Stabiliser | When recording while holding the camorder in your hand, or when shooting a |
| subject with little or no contrast, subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in |
| the recorded image (☞ pg. 19). |
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Video Light | To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim (☞ pg. 21). |
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Auto Mode Lock | Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to |
| accidental button pressing during shooting. |
| • In this mode the following controls are disabled; DATE/TIME display select, and |
| the Menu Jog Dial (☞ pg. 24, 25). |
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Auto Mode | |
Release |
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Electronic Fog | Makes the picture look misty white, as when an external fog filter is attached to |
Filter | the lens. Softens the image and gives it a “fantasy” look (☞ pg. 24, 25). |
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ND Effect | A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter |
| the effects of glare on the subject (☞ pg. 24, 25). |
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Sepia | Allows you to shoot a still image in monochrome, giving the effect of an older |
| picture (☞ pg. 24, 25). |
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