Still Image Recording Options
Advanced Functions
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POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: (except for the Special
Scene recording programs)
Options
Default value
Automatic Focus Priority
When the focus priority is activated, the
camcorder records a still image only after
the focus has been adjusted
automatically.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch at
: The focus priority
cannot be turned off.
Mode switch at : You can turn off the
focus priority and you can also select the
AF (autofocus) mode to be used.
Options
Default value
* Except for the [
FIREWORKS] recording
program.
(
10)
[
EVALUATIVE]
Appropriate for standard shooting
conditions, including backlit scenes. The
camcorder divides the picture into several
areas and the light is measured in all of
them to achieve the optimal exposure for
the subject.
[
CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE]
Averages the light metered from the entire
screen, giving more weight to the subject
in the center.
[
SPOT]
Meters only the area within the spot AE
point frame. Use this setting to adjust the
exposure to match the subject in the center
of the screen.
FUNC.
(
23)
Icon of the currently selected
Light Metering Mode
Desired option
FUNC.
FUNC.
(
10)
[
ON:AiAF]
(Mode switch: *,
)
Depending on the shooting conditions, one
or more AF frames out of the nine frames
available are automatically selected and
the focus is fixed on them.
[
ON:CENTER]
(Mode switch: *)
In this mode, a single focusing frame
appears in the center of the screen and the
focus is automatically fixed on it. This is
convenient for making sure the focus is
exactly where you want it.
[
OFF]
Select this option if you wish to record a
still image as soon as you press
.
FUNC.
(
23)
MENU
CAMERA SETUP
FOCUS PRI.
Desired option
PHOTO
FUNC.
FUNC.
