Canon DC40 - Manual (Page 81)

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IMG STAB : The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full
telephoto.
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The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder
shake.
 The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the
Night modes.
 The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode dial is set to .
 We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when using a tripod.
FOCUS PRI.: The camcorder records the still image only after the focus has been
adjusted.
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Set it to [OFF] if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press the PHOTO
button. When set to [OFF], no focusing frame appears.
 Focus priority cannot be turned off when the mode dial is set to .
 In the Fireworks recording program (SCN) the setting is automatically turned off.
SPOT AE PT.: Decides what frame will be used for measuring the light when the metering
method in the FUNC. menu is set to [SPOT].
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[CENTER]: The exposure will be adjusted according to the subject in the center of the
picture.
 [AF POINT]: The exposure will be tied to the autofocus frames and adjusted according
to the subject or subjects in the one or more AF frames selected.
 The spot AE point is set to [CENTER] in all recording programs except , Tv or Av.
 The last setting will be retained even if you change the position of the mode dial.
ND: Will automatically activate the ND (neutral density) filter in surroundings that are too
bright.
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The ND filter can only be used when the mode dial is set to .
REVIEW: Selects the time to display a still image after it has been recorded on the
memory card.
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You can erase ( 92) or protect ( 96) the image if you press the FUNC. button
while you are reviewing the image (or immediately after recording it, if set to [OFF]).
 This menu item will not be available when (continuous shooting), (high-speed
continuous shooting) or (auto exposure bracketing) is selected.
WIND SCREEN: When activated, the camcorder will reduce the background sound of
wind when recording outdoors.
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Set the mode dial to a position other than .
 Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. We
recommend to leave the wind screen [OFF] for most recording environments.