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Features For Recording
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Selection of a spot metering area enables more
precise exposure compensation.
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (੬ 9).
Set the recording mode to “M” (੬ 15).
Press twice so that the Spot
Exposure Control indicator “ ”
appears.
● A spot metering area frame appears at the
centre of the LCD monitor.
Press SET.
● Spot Exposure Control is engaged.
● Exposure is adjusted to make the
brightness of the selected area most
appropriate.
To cancel Spot Exposure Control
Press once so that the “ ” indicator
disappears.
To lock the iris
After step , press and hold SET over 2
seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the
iris is locked.
Notes:
● Depending on the shooting location and
condition, optimum result may not be attained.
● “STROBE” in “EFFECT” cannot be used with
Spot Exposure Control.
The white balance refers to the correctness of
colour reproduction under various lighting. If
the white balance is correct, all other colours
will be accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted
automatically. However, more advanced
camcorder operators control this function
manually to achieve a more professional
colour/tint reproduction.
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (੬ 9).
Set the recording mode to “M” (੬ 15).
Set “W. BALANCE” to the desired mode
(੬ 19).
● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”
appears.
[AUTO]:
White balance is adjusted automatically.
MWB :
Adjust the white balance manually when
shooting under various types of lighting.
(੬ 26, “Manual White Balance Adjustment”).
FINE :
Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD :
Outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN :
A video light or similar type of lighting is used.
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