To cancel the self-timer

Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step 3.

Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” while recording movies on a tape

The image size is set to [640 × 480]. If you want to record a still image in a different size, use the Memory photo recording function (p. 25).

PHOTO

Press PHOTO fully during recording.

 

 

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To record still images in standby mode

Press and hold PHOTO lightly. Check the image, then press PHOTO fully.

bNotes

You cannot record a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” during the following operations:

FADER

[16:9 WIDE] mode

Memory overlap

MEMORY MIX

Titles are not recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

Adjusting the exposure

The exposure is adjusted automatically in the default setting.

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects

When your subject has its back to the sun or other light, you can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from becoming shadowed.

BACK LIGHT

Press BACK LIGHT during recording or in the standby mode.

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To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again.

bNote

The back light function is canceled when you set [SPOT METER] (p. 28) or [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 29).

Fixing the exposure for the selected subject

— Flexible spot meter

You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast

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