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Backlight Compensation Function
This prevents a recording subject from being recorded darker in backlight.
(Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject.)
1
Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.
≥
The [
ª
] Indication
1
flashes and then is displayed.
To resume normal Recording
Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.
≥
When the [BACK LIGHT] Button is pressed, the entire screen becomes
brighter.
≥
By operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch, the Backlight Compensation
Function is cancelled.
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Recording in Special Situations
(Program AE)
Select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations.
1
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥
The [MNL] Indication appears.
2
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[PROG.AE] >> a desired Mode [
5
], [
7
], [
4
], [
Ω
], [
º
].
≥
The Indication of the selected Mode is displayed.
[
5
] Sports Mode
1
For Recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes.
[
7
] Portrait Mode
2
Focuses on the main subject of the image and leaves the background slightly
out of focus.
[
4
] Low Light Mode
3
Preserves the mood of dim light settings without altering picture brightness.
[
Ω
] Spotlight Mode
4
Neutralizes the additional brightness created by a spot light.
[
º
] Surf & Snow Mode
5
Compensates for excessive illumination from sun glare to produce a clear
picture.
Canceling the Program AE Function
Set [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF]. Or, set the
Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
≥
For other notes, see page 46.
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Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus
may not function well.
1
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥
The [MNL] Indication appears.
2
Press the [FOCUS] Button.
≥
The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)
1
appears.
3
Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the focus.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Press the [FOCUS] Button to turn off the [MF] Indication. Or, set the Mode
Selector Switch to [AUTO].
1
BACK
LIGHT
1
ª
1
3
2
4
5
1
2
AUTO
MANUAL
AE LOCK
MENU
VOL/JOG
PUSH
1
MF
MNL
3
1
2
FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
AE LOCK
