Canon OPTURA10 - Manual (Page 105)

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Using a Memory Car
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Recording Still Images on a Memory Card
You can record still images with the
camcorder, from a tape in the camcorder
( 108) or from devices connected via the
DV terminal or AV terminal ( 109).
❍ Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove the
memory card while the card access display (<<< or >>>) in the upper right
corner of the screen or the card access indicator is flashing. Doing so could
result in data damage.
❍ When you are using a SD Memory Card, make sure that the protect switch is
set to allow recording.
Make sure to insert a memory card with enough remaining capacity.
Recording with the Camcorder
In autofocus mode, the camcorder keeps focusing automatically. Furthermore, this
camcorder is equipped with the Focus-Priority mode for even more accurate focus. In
Focus-Priority mode, you can choose between three focusing points (
106).
However, you can turn off the Focus-Priority mode if you wish to put timing ahead of
focusing (
107).
When the program selector is set to
[, the Focus-Priority mode is set to ON (only the
center focusing point available).
1. Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode.
A white focusing frame appears in the center of the screen. The camcorder will focus on
the subject in the center of the screen. To change the focusing point, see Selecting a
Focusing Point ( 106).
2. Press the PHOTO button halfway.
•
F and focusing frame turn green when focus is adjusted. The
beep sounds twice. The picture may appear out of focus for a
moment while the camcorder is focusing.
• Exposure is locked.
• Focus can be adjusted manually with the focus ring when the PHOTO button is pressed
halfway.
• When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts immediately.
CARD PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CAMERA
Card access
indicator
PHOTO button