Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” 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. 28).

PHOTO

Press PHOTO fully during tape recording.

Recording is complete when the scrolling stops.

To record still images in standby mode

Press and hold PHOTO lightly. Check the image and press it fully.

bNotes

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

[16: 9 WIDE] mode

Progressive recording mode

Memory overlap

MEMORY MIX function

[SMTH INT.REC] (Smooth interval tape recording)

Titles are not recorded on a “Memory Stick.”

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 [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 33) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 33).

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