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Advanced recording
C.Nite
You can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving
object or a brighter image in dark places without compromising
colors.
Select the recording (
) mode by pressing the [
MODE
]
button.
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1
Press the [
MENU
] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
C.Nite
.
2
Select the desired submenu item
with the [
Control (Up/Down)
]
button, and then press the
[
Control (OK)
] button.
3
Press the [
MENU
] button to exit the menu.
When you use C.Nite, the image takes on a slow motion like effect. In
addition, the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on the
screen. This is not a defect.
Focus
When you turn the camcorder on, focus is always set to automatic.
You can also set the focus manually.
Select the recording (
) mode by pressing the [
MODE
]
button.
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1
Press the [
MENU
] button
[
Control (Left/Right)
] button
Focus
.
2
Select the desired submenu item
with the [
Control (Up/Down)
]
button, and then press the
[
Control (OK)
] button.
3
Press the [
MENU
] button to exit the menu.
Submenu Items
Items
Use
On-screen
display
Auto
In most situations, it is better to use the automatic
focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on
the creative side of your recording.
-
Manual
To focus manually. Manual focusing may be
necessary under certain conditions that make
automatic focusing diffi cult or unreliable.
Submenu Items
Items
Use
On-screen
display
Off
To disable the function.
-
On
To record a brighter image by extending the
low shutter speed range to 1/30 or 1/15.
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STBY
Exit
C.Nite
On
Off
[254Min]
STBY
Exit
Focus
Manual
Auto
