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Dial
Viewfinder
Mode
symbol
indication
Auto Mode Lock
LOCK
AUTO LOCK
Auto Mode Lock
Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing
incorrect operation due to accidental button
pressing during shooting.
• In this mode the following controls are disabled;
DATE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial.
Auto Mode Release
RELEASE AUTO RELEASE
Auto Mode Release
Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto
Mode Lock.
Electronic
Fog Filter
FG
FG : FOG
Electronic Fog Filter
Makes the picture look misty white, as when an
external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the
image and gives it a “fantasy” look.
ND Effect
ND
ND: ND EFFECT
ND Effect
A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND
filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on
the subject.
Sepia
SEPIA
Sepia
The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of
an older movie. Use together with Wide (
Z
pg. 29)
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood
movie.
Dial
Viewfinder
Mode
symbol
indication
Twilight
TWILIGHT
Twilight
Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more
natural and dramatic. The following happens when
Twilight mode is selected:
•Auto gain control is turned off.
•White Balance is set to “
” (FINE day mode), but
can also be manually changed to another mode
(
Z
pg. 37).
•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of
10 m (33 ft.) to infinity. To focus when the subject-
to-camera distance is less than 10 m (33 ft.), use
manual focusing (
Z
pg. 35).
Sports
SPORTS
Sports
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving
action.
Nega/Posi
NEGA POSI
Nega/Posi (Negative/Positive)
The colors of a picture are reversed.
1/2000 sec.
High Speed Shutter
1/2000
S 1/2000
2
High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)
Captures faster action than Sports mode.
NEGA POSI mode
