Panasonic HDC-SX5PC MagicPix function, Soft skin mode, This allows recording in dark locations

Recording

MagicPix function

This allows recording in dark locations.

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This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx)

Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration.

≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

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1Press the cursor button. Then move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2Move the cursor button up to select [].

To cancel the MagicPix function

Select [] again.

≥The focus indication does not appear even if the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.

≥In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal. If there is difficulty focusing with auto focus, manually adjust the focus.

≥The MagicPix function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k

longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the MagicPix function is canceled.

≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.

Soft skin mode

This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.

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This is more effective if you record a subject more closely from the torso up.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1Press the cursor button. Then move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2Move the cursor button left to select [ ].

To cancel the soft skin mode

Select [ ] again.

≥If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.

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