Hints for better shooting

For hand-held shots, you will get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions:

•Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. [a]

[a]

•Place your elbows against your side.

•Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it.

•Place your eye against the viewfinder eyecup.

•Be sure not to touch the built-in microphone.

•Use the LCD panel frame or the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

•You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle. Lift the viewfinder up for record from a low position. [b]

•You can also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD panel.

[c]

•When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder.

[b] [c]

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