Recording a picture
Using +SLOW SHTR
The NightShot +Slow shutter mode makes subjects more than four times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode.
(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the standby or recording mode. indicator appears.
(2) Press +SLOW SHTR until the desired NIGHTSHOT indicator flashes.
The indicator changes as follows: |
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(NIGHTSHOT) t | (NIGHTSHOT1) t | (NIGHTSHOT2) t |
(NIGHTSHOT) |
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To cancel the NightShot +Slow shutter mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
Using the NightShot Light
The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the MENU settings (p. 72).
Notes
•Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
•When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.
•If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually.
While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions:
–Exposure
–PROGRAM AE
–White balance
–Fader*
–Digital effect*
* You cannot use these functions only in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode.
Shutter speed in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode
Indicator | Shutter speed |
(NIGHTSHOT1) | 1/15 |
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(NIGHTSHOT2) | 1/4 |
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The +SLOW SHTR button does not work:
–while the fader function is set or in use
–while the digital effect function is in use
–when NIGHTSHOT is set to OFF
–in the MEMORY mode
NightShot Light
NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m). The shooting distance will be twice or more in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode.
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