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MagicPix function, Soft skin mode, Move the cursor button up

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Recording MagicPix function This allows recording in dark locations. This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx) Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the cursor button. Then move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration. ≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the MagicPix function is canceled. ≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while. Soft skin mode This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance. This is more effective if you record a subject more closely from the torso up. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the cursor button. Then move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Move the cursor button up to select [ ]. 2 Move the cursor button left to select [ ]. To cancel the MagicPix function Select [ ] again. ≥ The focus indication does not appear even if the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway. ≥ In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal. If there is difficulty focusing with auto focus, manually adjust the focus. ≥ The flash cannot be used. ≥ The MagicPix function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction. To cancel the soft skin mode Select [ ] again. ≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed. ≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. ≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case, cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record. 52 VQT1H62

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Recording
This function allows you to record color images in
very low light situations. (Minimum required
illumination: approx. 1 lx)
Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record
images free from vibration.
Recorded scene is seen as if frames were
missed.
¬
Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1
Press the cursor button. Then
move the cursor button down to
display the icon shown in the
illustration.
2
Move the cursor button up to
select [
].
To cancel the MagicPix function
Select [
] again.
The focus indication does not appear even if
the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.
In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit
slower. This is normal. If there is difficulty
focusing with auto focus, manually adjust the
focus.
The flash cannot be used.
The MagicPix function makes the signal
charging time of CCD up to approximately 30
k
longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be
recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots
that are usually invisible may be seen, but this
is not a malfunction.
If you turn off the power or operate the mode
dial, the MagicPix function is canceled.
If set in a bright place, the screen may become
washed out for a while.
This is more effective if you record a subject
more closely from the torso up.
¬
Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1
Press the cursor button. Then
move the cursor button down to
display the icon shown in the
illustration.
2
Move the cursor button left to
select [
].
To cancel the soft skin mode
Select [
] again.
If the background or anything else in the scene
has colors similar to the skin color, they will
also be smoothed.
If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may
not be clear.
If you record a person in the distance, the face
may not be recorded clearly. In this case,
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face
(close-up) to record.
MagicPix function
This allows recording in dark
locations.
Soft skin mode
This makes skin colors appear softer
for a more attractive appearance.