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Useful functions
You can make optimal recordings in
various situations.
1
Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch
B
to AUTO.
2
Press the MENU button
A
.
3
Select
(CAMERA SET)
t
[AUTO MODE SET].
4
Select [AUTO], [INTELLIGENT
AUTO], or [SCENE SELECTION],
then press the dial.
b
Notes
• Fixed to [AUTO] if the file format is XAVC
QFHD.
• When you select [INTELLIGENT AUTO],
[
STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE], and
the angle of view shifts 1.08 times toward the
telephoto side.
Selecting suitable settings
automatically (auto mode
setting)
Scenes detected by INTELLIGENT
AUTO
Face detection:
(Portrait),
(Baby)
Scene detection:
.
(Backlight),
(Landscape),
(Night Scene),
(Spotlight), (Low
Light),
(Macro)
Camera-shake detection:
(Walk),
(Tripod)
To use [SCENE SELECTION]
1
Select
(CAMERA SET)
t
[SCENE SELECTION SET].
2
Select the desired setting.
Setting values
Recording conditions
Night Scene
([NIGHT
SCENE])
Shoots a night view with
a proper exposure, using
a tripod (sold
separately).
Sunrise &
Sunset
([SUNRISE&
SUNSET])
Shoots the scenes under
the glow of sunset/
sunrise vividly.
Fireworks
([FIREWORKS])
Shoots fireworks with
optimal exposure.
Landscape
([LANDSCAPE])
Shoots distant subjects
clearly. This setting also
prevents your camcorder
from focusing on any
glass or mesh in
windows between the
camcorder and the
subject.
Portrait
([PORTRAIT])
Brings out the subject,
such as people or
flowers, while creating a
soft background.
Spotlight
([SPOTLIGHT])
Prevents people’s faces
from appearing
excessively white when
subjects are lit by strong
light.
Beach
([BEACH])
Takes the vivid blue of
the ocean or a lake.
