Recording a picture

Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT

The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode.

(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again.

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. 65).

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.

WhileusingtheNightShotfunction,youcannotusethefollowingfunctions:

Exposure

PROGRAM AE

WhileusingtheSuperNightShotfunction,youcannotusethefollowing functions:

Fader

Digital effect

Exposure

PROGRAM AE

Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode

The shutter speed will be automatically changed depending on the brightness of the background. The motion of the picture will be slow.

NightShotLight

NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m).

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