Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Features
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Your camcorder has many features available when recording or during playback.
Snap Shot (VP-W87/W87D only)
The Snap Shot function allows you to record an object at a standstill for a limited time in CAMERA mode. (see page 46)
PIP (VP-W87/W87D only)
The PIP function shows where the centre of the image is while zoomed in on a subject. (see page 45)
BLC
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background,
the BLC function should be switched on. (see page 35)
DSE (Digital Special Effects)
The DSE allows a creative look to your films by adding various special effects. (see page 38)
Program AE (Auto Exposure)
The Program AE allows the shutter speed and aperture to be adjusted to the type of subject being filmed. (see page 36)
DIS (VP-W87/W87D only)
The DIS compensates for unstable images caused by hand shake, particularly at high magnification. (see page 33)
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 28)
Digital Zoom
Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally. (see page 29)
Macro
The macro function allows you to shoot your subject at close range.
You have to adjust the zoom fully wide for macro shooting. (see page 28)
EASY
This mode enables even the beginner to easily make a recording. (see page 31)
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