Canon VIXIA HF G50 Instruction Manual - Page 22

Setting the Camera Mode, Using the MENU Button and Joystick, Auto mode, Manual mode

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder Setting the Camera Mode When making recordings, you can change the camera mode to match your shooting style. 22 (Auto) mode Set the camera mode switch to N. With this mode, the camcorder takes care of all the settings while you concentrate on recording (A 33). This operating mode is suitable if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual) mode Set the camera mode switch to n. With this mode, you can enjoy full access to menus, settings and advanced functions. Using the MENU Button and Joystick You can navigate some of the camcorder's menus and screens using the MENU button and joystick instead of using the touch screen. Joystick/SET button When making a menu selection, push the joystick to move the orange selection frame in the menu. Then, press the joystick itself (in the manual, "press SET") to select the menu item indicated by the orange selection frame. MENU button Press the button to open the setup menus and then press again to close the menu after adjusting desired settings.

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder
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Setting the Camera Mode
When making recordings, you can change the camera mode
to match your shooting style.
(Auto) mode
Set the camera mode switch to
N
. With this mode, the camcorder takes
care of all the settings while you concentrate on recording (
A
33). This
operating mode is suitable if you just prefer not to bother with detailed
camcorder settings.
(Manual) mode
Set the camera mode switch to
n
. With this mode, you can enjoy full access to
menus, settings and advanced functions.
Using the MENU Button and Joystick
You can navigate some of the camcorder’s menus and screens using the MENU button and joystick
instead of using the touch screen.
Joystick/SET button
When making a menu selection, push the joystick to
move the orange selection frame in the menu. Then,
press the joystick itself (in the manual, "press SET")
to select the menu item indicated by the orange
selection frame.
MENU button
Press the button to open the setup menus and then
press again to close the menu after adjusting desired
settings.