Recording
Recording still pictures (JPEG)
Record the still picture on an SD card.
≥This number of recording pixels for still pictures is compatible with the 16:9 aspect ratio of a
1Rotate the mode dial to select
.
The lens cover opens automatically.
2Open the LCD monitor.
3Press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway in order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only)
The shutter speed and the iris/gain value are fixed and the unit focuses on the subject automatically.
≥If you set [O.I.S.] (l 59) to [ON], then the image stabilizer function will be more
effective. ([ MEGA 
] (MEGA optical image stabilizer) will be displayed.)
A
B
AFocus indication
± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
BFocus area
4Press the PHOTO SHOT button fully to take the picture.
≥In order to take better still pictures, the screen will brighten when recording.
To record still pictures clearly
≥When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording.
≥When recording still pictures, hold the unit firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the unit.
≥You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod and the remote control.
≥For information about the number of recordable still pictures on an SD card (l 51)
≥The sound cannot be recorded.
≥If the write protection switch on the SD card is
set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording. ≥The PHOTO SHOT button on the remote
control cannot be pressed halfway.
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