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To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot function (p. 82). To record an image more faithfully to the original colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 81).

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects
Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)

Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds. This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing.

1Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder.2Touch (HOME) t (CAMERA) t [SMTH SLW REC].

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to display .. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again.

Recording in mirror mode

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2).

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A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.

3Press START/STOP.A 3 second-movie (approx.) is recorded as

a12 second-slow-motion-movie. [Recording...] disappears, when recording is finished.

Touch to cancel the smooth slow recording.To change the settingTouch (OPTION) t tab, then select the setting you want to change.[TIMING]

Select the recording start point after START/STOP is pressed. The default setting is [3sec AFTER].

[3sec AFTER][3sec BEFORE]

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