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Using convenient shooting functions
Low angle shooting
When shooting at a low angle, it is convenient to
use the <START/STOP> button on the side of the
handle. Release the <HOLD> switch and press the
button to start shooting.
•
When not using the <START/STOP> button on
the handle, lock it with the <HOLD> switch to
prevent unintentional operation.
<START/STOP> button
(handle side)
Turn clockwise to
lock.
<HOLD> switch
Self-portrait recording
Open the LCD monitor, rotate it 180° to the lens
side to record yourself. Selecting [MIRROR] in the
[SELF SHOOT] item on the setup menu [DISPLAY
SETUP] screen displays left and right flipped
images so that you can shoot yourself like looking
in the mirror. However, even though shooting in
mirror mode, the recorded images are the same
as normal shooting. Images are not recorded as
mirrored images.
• When you press the <REC CHECK> button,
images are not played back in right and left
flipped state.
• Operation status displays when shooting a
self-portrait
No display: You cannot record (no memory
card, etc.)
[ ]: Shooting in progress, during transition to
shooting pause
[ ]: Shooting paused (shooting standby)
[ ]: Warning display in progress
• Only part of the screen is displayed. When [ ]
appears, rotate the LCD monitor to the normal
shooting orientation, and check the message
content.
• When checking screen display information with
the viewfinder, rotate the LCD monitor to the
normal shooting orientation.
• Images that are the same as normal shooting
are output to external devices.