Canon E800 - Manual (Page 36)

Video Cassette Notes
• Do not leave video cassette in camera after use, especially when the
camera will not be in use for a long time.
• There are several holes on the video cassette back, which are used for
transferring information. Do not cover them with adhesive tape, or other
materials.
• Do not use video cassettes with damaged or spliced tape or ones that do
not meet standards.
Video cassette erasure prevention switch
To prevent accidental erasure of recorded material, slide switch at bottom of
video cassette as shown. If switch is returned to its original position,
recording is possible once again.
This applies to Canon 8mm Video Cassettes only. For other makers’ video
cassettes, refer to their instruction manual for erasure prevention.
Erasure Recording
About Backlighting
Backlighting, caused for example by the sun or an open window behind the
subject, can cause the subject to appear dark and lacking in detail. This
camera, using a centre-weighted average metering system and a backlight
compensation circuit, can adjust exposure for backlighting to some extent.
However, if the subject continues to appear dark in the viewfinder (as
pictured at left), approach the subject or use the camera’s zoom function to
zoom in on the subject. This will reduce backlight in the picture and allow
more accurate exposure.
Camera Recording
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