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Recording in dark
places
places
– NightShot plus, etc.
You can record subjects in dark places (such
as when capturing the face of your baby
sleeping) with the NightShot plus, Super
NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter
function.
The NightShot plus and Super NightShot
plus function enable you to record an image
brighter and smoother.
The Color Slow Shutter function enables you
to record an image more faithful to the
original colors.
as when capturing the face of your baby
sleeping) with the NightShot plus, Super
NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter
function.
The NightShot plus and Super NightShot
plus function enable you to record an image
brighter and smoother.
The Color Slow Shutter function enables you
to record an image more faithful to the
original colors.
Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON.
and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear.
To cancel NightShot plus, set the NIGHTSHOT
PLUS switch to OFF.
PLUS switch to OFF.
To record higher sensitivity pictures on
the tape
the tape
– Super NightShot plus
The Super NightShot plus function enables you
to use the NightShot plus function more
effectively.
The picture will be recorded at a maximum of
16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus
recording.
to use the NightShot plus function more
effectively.
The picture will be recorded at a maximum of
16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus
recording.
1
Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA-TAPE mode.
CAMERA-TAPE mode.
2
Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to
ON.
ON.
and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear.
3
Touch .
4
Touch [SUPER NSPLUS].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
/
. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
5
Touch [ON], then
.
appears.
To cancel Super NightShot plus, follow
steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5.
Or, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to
OFF.
steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5.
Or, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to
OFF.
To record a clearer picture in color on
the tape
the tape
– Color Slow Shutter
1
Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA-TAPE mode.
CAMERA-TAPE mode.
2
Make sure the NIGHTSHOT PLUS
switch is set to OFF.
switch is set to OFF.
3
Touch .
4
Touch [COLOR SLOW S].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
/
. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
5
Touch [ON], then
.
appears.
To cancel Color Slow Shutter, follow steps
3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5.
3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5.
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Notes
• Do not use the NightShot plus/Super NightShot plus
function in bright places. This may cause a
malfunction.
malfunction.
• The Color Slow Shutter function may not operate
correctly in total darkness. When you are recording
in a place with no light at all, use the NightShot plus
or Super NightShot plus functions.
in a place with no light at all, use the NightShot plus
or Super NightShot plus functions.
• You cannot use the Super NightShot plus/Color
Slow Shutter function together with:
– FADER function
– Digital effect
– [PROGRAM AE]
– FADER function
– Digital effect
– [PROGRAM AE]
• You cannot use the Color Slow Shutter function
together with:
– Manual exposure
– Flexible spot meter
– Manual exposure
– Flexible spot meter
NIGHTSHOT PLUS
OFF
ON
,
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• When using the Super NightShot plus or Color Slow
Shutter function, the shutter speed of your
camcorder changes depending on the brightness.
The motion of the picture may slow down at this
time.
camcorder changes depending on the brightness.
The motion of the picture may slow down at this
time.
• Adjust the focus manually when it is hard to focus
automatically.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or
other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional)
if it is attached.
if it is attached.
• Depending on the shooting conditions or
circumstances, colors may not be reproduced
properly.
properly.
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Tip
• If you record subjects in complete darkness, setting
[NS LIGHT] to [ON] on the menu is recommended.
The maximum shooting distance using the
NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).
(The default setting is [ON])
If you record subjects in dark places (such as night
scene or in moonlight), set [NS LIGHT] to [OFF] on
the menu. You can make image color deeper (p. 62).
The maximum shooting distance using the
NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).
(The default setting is [ON])
If you record subjects in dark places (such as night
scene or in moonlight), set [NS LIGHT] to [OFF] on
the menu. You can make image color deeper (p. 62).
Adjusting the focus
The focus is adjusted automatically in the
default setting.
default setting.
Adjusting the focus for an off-
center subject – SPOT FOCUS
center subject – SPOT FOCUS
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located in the center of
the screen.
aim it at a subject not located in the center of
the screen.
1
Touch
during recording or in
the standby mode.
2
Touch [SPOT FOCUS].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
touch
/
. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
3
Touch the subject for which you want
to adjust the focus on the screen.
to adjust the focus on the screen.
[SPOT FOCUS] flashes while the camera is
adjusting the focus.
adjusting the focus.
9
appears.
4
Touch [END].
To adjust the focus automatically
Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step
3. Or set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 39).
3. Or set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 39).
0:00:00
END
AUTO
SPOT FOCUS
STBY
0:00:00
END
AUTO
SPOT FOCUS
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Note
• You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together
with [PROGRAM AE].
z
Tip
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
Adjusting the focus manually
You can adjust the focus manually according
to the recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
to the recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
– To record horizontal stripes.
– To record a subject with little contrast
– To record a subject with little contrast
between the subject and its background.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
1
Touch
during recording or in
the standby mode.
2
Touch [FOCUS].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
touch
/
. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
3
Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
4
Touch
or
to sharpen focus.
: To focus on close subjects.
: To focus on distant subjects.
: To focus on distant subjects.
9
changes to
when the focus cannot be
adjusted any further.
9
changes to
when the focus cannot be adjusted any
closer.
closer.
Tips for focusing manually
• It is easier to focus on the subject when
you use the zoom function. Move the
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto)
to adjust the focus, and then, towards W
(wide angle) to adjust the zoom for
recording.
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto)
to adjust the focus, and then, towards W
(wide angle) to adjust the zoom for
recording.
• When you want to record a close-up
image of a subject, move the power zoom
lever towards W (wide angle) to fully
magnify the image, then adjust the focus.
lever towards W (wide angle) to fully
magnify the image, then adjust the focus.
5
Touch .
To adjust the focus automatically
Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in
step 3.
step 3.
FOCUS:
AUTO
0:00:00
AUTO
MANUAL
60min
STBY
FOCUS:
MANUAL
OK
0:00:00
AUTO
MANUAL
60min
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Recording a picture
using various effects
using various effects
Fading in and out of a scene
– FADER
You can add the following effects to
currently recording pictures.
currently recording pictures.
[BLACK FADER]
[WHITE FADER]
[MOSAIC FADER]
[MONOTONE]
When fading in, the picture gradually changes
from black-and-white to color.
When fading out, the picture gradually changes
from color to black-and-white.
from black-and-white to color.
When fading out, the picture gradually changes
from color to black-and-white.
[OVERLAP] (fade in only)
[WIPE] (fade in only)
[DOT FADER] (fade in only)
1
Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA-TAPE mode.
CAMERA-TAPE mode.
2
Touch
in the standby mode (to
fade in) or during recording (to fade
out).
out).
3
Touch [FADER].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
touch
/
. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(PICT.
APPLI.) menu.
POWER switch
FADER:
OFF
OFF
1/2
0:00:00
MOSAIC
FADER
WHITE
FADER
FADER
BLACK
FADER
FADER
60min
STBY
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