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Useful functions for
recording movies and
photos
Zooming
You can magnify images up to 70× times
the original size with the power zoom lever.
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
Notes
SteadyShot may not reduce image blurring as
desired when the power zoom lever is set to the
T (Telephoto) side.
Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in.) for
telephoto.
Tips
You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 61) if you
want to zoom to a greater level.
Recording better images
automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO)
By pressing
, you can record images
using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function.
When you turn the camcorder toward the
subject, recording will use the optimum
combination of the face detection and
the scene detection modes. When the
camcorder detects the subject, the icons
that correspond to the detected condition
are displayed.
Face detection
(Portrait)
The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts
the focus, color, and exposure.
Scene detection
(Back light), (Landscape), (Night
scene), (Spotlight), (Macro)
The camcorder selects the most effective
setting automatically, depending on the
scene.
Notes
The camcorder may not detect the expected
scene or subject, depending on the recording
conditions.
To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO
Press
.
or the detection mode icons disappear,
and you can record with the preferred
settings.
Also, the INTELLIGENT AUTO setting
is canceled if you change the following
settings:
[SCENE SELECTION]
[WHITE BAL.]
[EXPOSURE]
Wider range of view
(Wide angle)
Close view
(Telephoto)
