Canon DC40 DC40 Instruction Manual - Page 49

Using the Special Scene Modes

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Using the Special Scene Modes Foliage Use this mode to record images with flowers, leaves or trees. Snow Use this mode to record in bright ski E resorts. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. Beach Sunset Use this mode to record on a sunny beach. Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant It prevents the subject from being colors. underexposed. Spotlight Use this mode to record spotlit scenes. Fireworks Use this mode to record fireworks. Advanced Features Recording Programs 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ). 2. Turn the mode dial to and press ( ). A list of special scene (SCN) modes appears. 3. Select ( ) the desired SCN mode and press ( ). The symbol of the selected SCN mode appears.  Snow/Beach: - The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen. - The picture may not appear smooth when played back.  Fireworks: To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod especially in , as the shutter speed slows down. 49

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Advanced Features
Recording Programs
E
Using the Special Scene Modes
1.
Set the camcorder to a recording mode (
or
).
2.
Turn the mode dial to
and press (
).
A list of special scene (SCN) modes appears.
3.
Select (
) the desired SCN mode and press (
).
The symbol of the selected SCN mode appears.
Snow/Beach:
-
The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places.
Check the image on the screen.
-
The picture may not appear smooth when played back.
Fireworks:
To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a
tripod especially in
, as the shutter speed slows down.
F
oliage
Use this mode to record images with
flowers, leaves or trees.
S
now
Use this mode to record in bright ski
resorts. It prevents the subject from being
underexposed.
B
each
Use this mode to record on a sunny beach.
It prevents the subject from being
underexposed.
S
unset
Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant
colors.
S
potlight
Use this mode to record spotlit scenes.
F
ireworks
Use this mode to record fireworks.