-When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright. • The exposure also can be set in the shortcut menu. .page 32 • The shutter speed also varies automatically depending on the EV value. 9999 0:00:00 [475Min] STBY EV 0 EV Adjust Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] English_59 recording options C.Nite You can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving object, or record a brighter image in dark places without a compromise in colours. Disables the function. The memory camcorder automatically adjusts image brightness. Record a brighter image by extending the low shutter speed range to "1/25." Record a brighter image by fixing the shutter speed to "1/13" in a dark location. • • itemcontents"Off" "Auto" "1/25" "1/13" When using the C.Nite, the image takes on a slow motion like effect. When using the C.Nite, the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on the screen, this is not a defect. on-screendisplayNone Back Light When a subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. itemcontentson-screendisplay"Off"Disables the function. None "On"Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background: -The subject is in front of a window. -The subject is against a snowy background. -The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast. -The light sources are too bright. -The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background: The person’s face is too dark to distinguish his/her features. 60_English 9999 9999 Focus • The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto-focus). • You can also manually focus on a subject depending on the recording conditions. itemcontentson-screendisplay"Auto"In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording. None "Face Detection"Records under the optimal condition by detecting faces automatically. "Manual"Manual focussing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focussing difficult or unreliable. Face detection It detects and recognises face-like shapes and adjusts focus, colautomatically. Also, it adjusts recording conditions optimi • Press the Control button (• / .) to selthe OK button. -Detects a face and shows a frame on it. The detected face i automatically. • The Face Detection indicator ( ) and Face Detection frame ( recorded. ) are not our and exposure sed for the face detected. ect "Face Detection", and then press mage is optimised 0:00:00 [475Min] STBY Focus Auto Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Manual Face Detection • Framing a person’s face while Face Detection is set will adjust focus and exposure to optimal values automatically. • The Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording conditions. For example, the Face Detection frame may appear when framing a 'face-like' shape, even when the subject is not a person's face. If this occurs, turn off the Face Detection feature. • The Face Detection feature will not work when framing the side of a person's face. You must be facing them 'head-on.' English_61 recording options Focussing manually during recording: This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual focus mode. 1. Press the Control button (• / .) to select "Manual." • The manual focus adjustment indicator appears. 0:00:00 [475Min] STBY Manual Focus 9999 2. Press the Control button (• / .) to select the desired indicator to adjust focus, then press the OK button. Focussing on a nearer subject To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control button (• ). Focussing on a farther subject To focus on a farther subject, press the Control button ( .). ) appears between the indicators usted value is applied right after pressing the Control button (./ .) to adjust the focus. ) indicator is displayed. The nearer or farther icon ( / when focus adjustment reaches the end. The adj The manual focus setting will be applied and the ( Manual focus is recommended in the following situations : Dark shooting subject When the background is too bright Subject through a window that is stained or wet Subject with dense horizontal or sloping stripes Distant subject behind a nearby wire fence Walls, atmosphere and other low-contrast subject Emitting strong light or reflecting subject Focusing on a subject near the boundary of the frame You can easily adjust the focus using the Shortcut menu button. .page 32 Manual focussing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focussing focuses on the centre area automatically. Use the zoom function to catch the desired target before manually adjusting the focus. If you use the zoom function after manual focussing, refocusing...
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