Adjusting the exposure

Shooting in the dark

We recommend you to use a video light (not supplied). To get the best color, you must maintain a sufficient light level.

When you adjust the exposure manually

•BACK LIGHT does not work.

•If you press PROGRAM AE, the camcorder automatically returns to automatic exposure mode.

operations Advanced

Releasing the STEADY SHOT function

When you shoot, the indicator appears in the viewfinder. This indicates that the Steady Shot function is working and the camcorder compensates for camera-shake.

You can release the Steady Shot function when you do not need to use the Steady Shot function. Do not use the Steady Shot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod.

Set STEADY SHOT to OFF.

STEADY SHOT

ON

OFF

To activate the Steady Shot function again

Set STEADY SHOT to ON.

Notes on the Steady Shot function

•The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.

•When you switch the STEADY SHOT function on or off, the exposure may fluctuate.

•Steady Shot does not operate in 16:9 FULL mode. If you set STEADY SHOT to ON,

the indicator flashes.

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