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20 ×
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 20 × zoom is
performed digitally.
You can compensate for camera shake (the
default setting is [ON]). Set
[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (
) when
using a tripod (optional), then the image
becomes natural.
When recording in dark places, the shutter
speed is automatically reduced to 1/25
second (The default setting is [ON]).
When recording, set to [ON] to capture
wider range of colors. Various colors such
as the brilliant color of flowers and
turquoise blue of the sea can be more
faithfully reproduced.
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Notes
• Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] only when the
recorded content will be played back on an
x.v.Color-compliant TV. Otherwise, set to
[OFF] (the default setting).
• If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is
played back on an non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,
the color may not be reproduced correctly.
• [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]:
– while recording with SD (standard definition)
image quality
– while recording a movie
You can display the frame and check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical by
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].
The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear
(The default setting is [OFF]).
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Tips
• Positioning the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the
screen where brightness is at a preset level.
This is useful as a guide when adjusting the
brightness. When you change the default
setting,
is displayed. The zebra pattern
is not recorded.
B
OFF
The zebra pattern is not displayed.
70
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 70 IRE.
100
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 100 IRE or
higher.
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Notes
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.
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Tips
• IRE represents the unit of images brightness
amplitude.
B
AUTO
Displays the remaining recording time of
movies for about 8 seconds in situations
such as those described below.
– When your camcorder recognizes the
remaining “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
capacity with the POWER switch set to
(Movie).
– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to
switch the indicator from off to on with
the POWER switch set to
(Movie).
– When you select the movie recording
mode on the HOME MENU.
STEADYSHOT
AUTO SLW SHUTTR
(Auto Slow Shutter)
X.V.COLOR
GUIDEFRAME
ZEBRA
REMAINING
