Canon camcorder DC100 User Manual

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Advanced Functions
Recording Programs
If the optimal exposure cannot be obtained, try the following actions.
Manually adjust the exposure ( 43).
 Change the metering method ( 43).
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode
You can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets the aperture setting 
most appropriate for the subject. Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving 
subjects, and a slow shutter speed to add a motion blur to moving objects, enhancing the 
feel of movement...

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Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode
You can select an aperture value, and the camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed 
most appropriate for the subject. Use low aperture values (large aperture) to blur the 
background for a portrait, or high aperture values (small aperture) to achieve a broad 
depth of field for recording landscapes.
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
Mode switch: 
Aperture value guideline[1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8],...

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More Recording Options
More Recording OptionsManually Adjusting the Exposure
Adjust the exposure when a subject is underexposed (for example, when backlit subjects 
appear too dark in the image) or overexposed (for example, when recording subjects 
under very strong light and they appear too bright or glaring in the image).
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
Mode switch:   (except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program).
1. Press  ( ).
• The...

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Manually Adjusting the Focus
Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
Mode switch: 
1. Adjust the zoom.
2. Press  ( ).
“MF” appears.
3. Adjust ( ) the focus as required until the image  appears focused.
Pressing  ( ) again will return to autofocus.
The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode 
switch to  .
 Readjust the focus when you have turned off the...

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More Recording Options
Changing the Autofocus Mode
You can change the AF (autofocus) frame selection mode.
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
Options
* Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program.
Select ( ) the autofocus mode. 
9 Point AiAF 
Mode switch: 
* Depending on the shooting conditions, one or more AF 
frames out of the nine frames available are automatically 
selected and focused on.
Four framing corners will appear on the screen...

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Using the Self Timer
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
: Set the camcorder in record pause mode.
“ ” appears. :
Press .
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears 
on the screen.:
Press  , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully 
to record the still image.
The camcorder will record the still image after a 10-second countdown. The countdown 
appears on the screen.
Once the countdown has begun, you can also press...

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More Recording Options
Setting the White Balance
You can choose one of the preset settings to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a 
custom white balance to obtain the setting best suited to your specific recording 
conditions.
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
Mode switch: 
Options
* To set the custom white balance when you select [ SET]: 
1. Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole  screen and press ( )....

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Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:
- Changing lighting conditions
-Close-ups
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)
- Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights  

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More Recording Options
Applying Image Enhancing Effects
You can record with different color saturation and contrast effects.
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
Mode switch: 
Options
* To set the custom image effect when you select [  CUSTOM]:
1. Press ( ) and select ( ) the custom setting options: [BRIGHTN.],  [CONTRAST], [SHARPNESS] or [COL.DEPTH].
2. Adjust ( ) each setting as desired and then press ( ) .
3. Press   to save the setting and...

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Using the Digital Effects
[ FADER] Faders
Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. You can preview the effect on the 
display.
[ EFFECT] Effects
Add flavor to your recordings. Sound will be recorded normally. You can preview the effect 
on the display.
[ MULTI-S] Multi-Image Screen ( 51)
Captures moving subjects as a sequence of 4, 9 or 16 still images and displays them as 
one split screen. Sound will be recorded normally.
When you are not using the digital effect, select [ D.EFFECT OFF]....