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Special Scene Modes
The Special Scene shooting modes offer preset combinations of settings optimized for specific situations. Using
a Special Scene mode can be an easy and convenient alternative to adjusting detailed exposure settings.
Set the shooting mode to the desired Special Scene shooting mode (
A
68).
NOTES
NOTES
• [
H
Portrait]/[
û
Sports]/[
ý
Snow]/[
L
Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.
• [
ý
Snow]/[
L
Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check
the image on the screen.
• [
R
Low Light]:
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
- White points may appear on the screen.
- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.
• [
R
Low Light]/[
T
Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend
using a tripod.
[
H
Portrait]
The camcorder uses a large
aperture, to achieve a sharp
focus on the subject while
blurring the background.
[
ÿ
Sunset]
To record sunsets in vibrant
colors.
[
û
Sports]
To record sports scenes, such
as sporting events or dance
scenes.
[
R
Low Light]
To record in low-light situations.
[
Q
Night Scene]
To record nightscapes with
lower noise.
[
S
Spotlight]
To record spotlit scenes.
[
ý
Snow]
To record in bright ski resorts
without the subject being
underexposed.
[
T
Fireworks]
To record fireworks.
[
L
Beach]
To record on a sunny beach
without the subject being
underexposed.
