Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Features
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Your camcorder has many features for recording and playing back.
Snap Shot (SCM53 only)
The Snap Shot function lets you record an object at a standstill for a limited time in Camera mode.
(see page 48)
PIP (SCM53 only)
The PIP function shows where the center of the image is while recording in Digital Zoom of the Camera
mode. (see page 47)
BLC
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BLC: Back Light Compensation.
When you record a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background,
use the BLC function. (see page 37)
DSE (Digital Special Effects)
The DSE enables you to give a creative look to your films by adding various special effects.(see page 40)
Program AE (Auto Exposure)
The Program AE enables you to adapt the shutter speed and aperture to adjust to the type of scene
to be filmed. (see page 38)
DIS (SCM53 only)
The DIS compensates for unstable images caused by hand shake, particularly at high magnification.
(see page 35)
22x High ratio zoom lens
Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the picture.
For more professional recordings, use the zoom function. (see page 32)
Digital Zoom
Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally. (see page 33)
Macro
The macro function allows you to record your subject at close range.
You have to adjust the zoom fully wide for macro recording. (see page 32)