Recording Options using the Memory Card
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NOTES
The still image cannot be recorded on the
memory card while recording in widescreen
(16:9) mode or while a digital effect is activated.
To record still images we recommend using
the
mode, which offers the best
quality for still images.
Capturing a Still Image or Movie Clip
from the Playback Picture
While you are playing back a tape you
can capture the picture as a still image or
as a movie clip on the memory card. The
size of the still image will be [
S
640x480]
and cannot be changed.
Select the quality of the still image with
the procedure below. Refer to
Selecting
the Size of Movie Clips on the Memory
Card
(
53) to select the size of the
movie clip.
T
O
CAPTURE
A
STILL
IMAGE
During playback or in playback pause
mode, press
.
T
O
CAPTURE
A
M
OVIE
C
LIP
During Playback or in playback pause
mode, press
.
Press
again to stop the
recording.
NOTES
The data code of the captured still image/movie
clip will reflect the date and time when it was
recorded on the memory card.
Automatic Focus Priority
When the focus priority is activated, the
camcorder records a still image only after
the focus has been adjusted
automatically. When the mode switch is
set to
, you can also select the AF
(autofocus) frame.
.
Options
Default value
* Except for the [
FIREWORKS] recording
program.
(
FUNC.
Icon of the currently selected
Still Image Capturing
option
Desired image quality
FUNC.
FUNC.
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Start/Stop
Start/Stop
(
[
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:
*)
A single focusing frame appears in the
center of the screen and the focus is
automatically fixed on the center AF frame.
This is convenient for making sure the
focus is exactly where you want it.
[
OFF]
(Mode switch:
)
Select this option if you wish to record a
still image as soon as you press
.
The focus priority cannot be turned off
when the mode switch is set to
.
PHOTO
