Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2 Set “SNAP SHOT” to the desired mode. ( pg. 22, 23)
3 Press SNAPSHOT.
Manual Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from
However, correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.
●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
●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.
Motor Drive Mode
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2 Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears.
3 Press + or – to focus on a subject.
●When the focus level
cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “ 
” or “
Manual focus indicator
” will blink.
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 3 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)
4 Press MENU. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto FocusPress FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to “A”.
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
*The following 
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