zTips

•When the POWER switch is set to (Movie), the size of still images becomes 2.3M (16:9 wide) or 1.7M (4:3).

•You can record still images during recording standby in the same way as when the POWER

switch is set to

(Still). You can also record

with the flash.

 

Recording in dark places (NightShot)

Infrared port

Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. ( appears.)

bNotes

•The NightShot and Super NightShot functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. and remove the conversion lens (optional).

•Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 94) when it is hard to focus automatically.

•Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot functions in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.

zTips

•To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot function (p. 97). To record an image more faithfully to the original colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 96).

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,

 

press BACK LIGHT to display .. To

 

Shooting

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).

zTips

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

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