Camcorder User Manual

Recording
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Recording Mode:
Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode)
Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two pictures
selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture.
To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required. (This unit will playback in
2D)
Refer to P113 for details about the playback method.
Slide the REC/PLAY switch to [!], and
then press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [3D Photo
Mode], and then press [MENU/SET].
• Description of recording method is displayed. To exit,
press [MENU/SET].
Start the recording and then slide the camera horizontally straight
from left to right.
• A guide is displayed while recording.
• Move the camera approximately 10 cm (0.33 feet) within approximately 4 seconds
using the guide.
Note
•
You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.
• The 3D pictures are saved in MPO format (3D).
• Zoom position is fixed to Wide.
• The picture size is fixed to [2M 16:9].
• The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, the ISO sensitivity is increased to make
the shutter speed become high-speed.
• Motion pictures cannot be recorded during 3D Photo Mode.
• Recording may not be possible depending on the recording conditions for the following cases.
You may not get a 3D effect or the picture may be warped even if it was possible to record.
– When the subject is too dark/bright
– When the brightness of the subject changes
– When the subject is moving
– Not enough contrast
∫ Technique for taking 3D pictures
–
Take a picture of a subject that is not moving
– Take a picture in a well-lit place, such as outdoors, etc.
– Fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, then press the shutter
button fully and move the camera
– When you start recording with the subject slightly to the right of the center, the subject will
be close to the center in the final picture