Still Image Recording Options
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The still image is recorded on the memory
card while the screen continues to show
the video recording.
NOTES
The still image cannot be recorded
simultaneously on the disc.
The still image cannot be recorded on the
memory card while recording in widescreen or
while a digital effect is activated.
The quality of the still image is slightly lower
than a still image of the same size recorded in
mode.
Continuous Shooting and Exposure
Bracketing
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
(except for the
[
FIREWORKS] recording program).
Options
Default value
1
Press
repeatedly to
cycle between the drive modes.
2
Press
halfway to activate
the autofocus.
C
ONTINUOUS
S
HOOTING
/H
IGH
-S
PEED
C
ONTINUOUS
S
HOOTING
3
Press
fully and hold it
pressed down.
A series of still images will be
recorded as long as you hold the
button pressed.
A
UTO
E
XPOSURE
B
RACKETING
3
Press
fully.
Three still images in different
exposures will be recorded on the
memory card.
Maximum number of continuous shots at one time:
These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects.
The actual number of frames per second will be lower when “
” (camcorder shake warning) is
displayed on the screen.
Still Image Size
Frames per Second
Maximum Number
of Continuous
Shots
Normal speed
High speed
Using the Flash
L
1632x1224
2.1 frames
3.1 frames
1.8 frames
10 images
M
1280x960
2.5 frames
4.2 frames
2.1 frames
10 images
S
640x480
2.5 frames
4.2 frames
2.1 frames
60 images
(
11)
DRIVE MODE button
[
SINGLE]
Records a single still image.
[
CONT.SHOOT. ](Continuous Shooting)
[
HISPEED CONT.SHOOT. ](High-
Speed Continuous Shooting)
Captures a series of still images as long as
you hold
pressed down. For the
number of frames per second, refer to the
table below.
[
AEB] (Auto Exposure Bracketing)
The camcorder records a still image in
three different exposures (dark, normal,
light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing you to
choose the shot you like the best.
PHOTO
DRIVE MODE
PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
