CAMERA SET menu

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions

The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.

See page 39 for details on selecting menu items.SCENE SELECT

You can record pictures effectively in various situations with the [SCENE SELECT] function.

BAUTO

Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [SCENE SELECT] function.

TWILIGHT* ( )

Select to maintain the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in twilight scenes.

TWILIT PORTRT (Twilight portrait) ()

Select to photograph people and background using the flash when recording still images.

CANDLE ()

Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a candlelit scene.

SUNRSE SUNSET (Sunrise and sunset)* ( )

Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations such as sunsets and sunrises.

FIREWORKS* ()

Select to record all the splendor of fireworks.

LANDSCAPE* ()

Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject.

PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( )

Select to bring out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background.

SPOTLIGHT** ()

Select to prevent people’s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light.

BEACH** ( )

Select to prevent people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer.

SNOW** ()

Select this when shooting in very bright, white conditions, such as on a ski slope; otherwise picture may appear too dark.

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