Sony HDR-CX12 - Manual (Page 29)

Recording/Playback
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Tips
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To record an image brighter, use the Super
NightShot function (p. 81). To record an image
more faithfully to the original colors, use the
Color Slow Shutter function (p. 81).
Adjusting the exposure for backlit
subjects
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press  (back light) to display  on the
screen. To cancel the back light function,
press  (back light) again.
Recording in mirror mode
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side ().
Tips
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A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
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Recording fast action in slow-motion
(SMTH SLW REC)
Fast moving subjects and actions, which
cannot be captured under the ordinary
shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth
moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds.
This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a
golf or tennis swing.
 Touch (HOME)  (CAMERA) 
[SMTH SLW REC].
 Press START/STOP.
A 3-second movie (approx.) is recorded as a
12-second-slow-motion movie.
[Recording…] disappears, when recording
is finished.
Touch to cancel the smooth slow
recording.
To change the setting
Touch (OPTION)  tab, then select
the setting you want to change.
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[TIMING]
Select the recording start point after
START/STOP is pressed. The default
setting is [3sec AFTER].
[3sec AFTER]
[3sec BEFORE]