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RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
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02
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06
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06
Digital Image Stabilizer
This feature compensates for unstable images caused by
camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica-
tion.
ACTIVATE D. I. STABILIZER
1
Press D.I.STABILIZER. “
” appears in the viewfinder.
•To switch off the Digital Image Stabilizer, press
D.I.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
NOTES:
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Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:
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When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes
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When shooting dark or dim subjects
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When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting
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When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions
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When shooting scenes with low-contrast
backgrounds
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Switch off DIS when recording with the camcorder on
a tripod.
Exposure Control
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best
available picture quality, but you can override and make
the adjustment manually.
SELECT SHOOTING MODE
1
Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.
BRIGHTEN IMAGE
2
Press + (m06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
OR . . .
DARKEN IMAGE
Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING
3
Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is
immediately restored and the Exposure level
indicator disappears.
Exposure Level Indicator
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LCD monitor
or viewfinder
Shooting mode selector
D.I. STABILIZER
D.I.S. Indicator
To brighten the image
To darken the image