Canon MD130 Instruction Manual

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Recording Options using the Memory Card52NOTESThe still image cannot be recorded on thememory card while recording in widescreen(16:9) mode or while a digital effect is activated.To record still images we recommend usingthe mode, which offers the bestquality for still images.Capturing a Still Image or Movie Clipfrom the Playback PictureWhile you are playing back a tape youcan capture the picture as a still image oras a movie clip on the memory card. Thesize of the still image will be [S 640x480]and cannot be changed.Select the quality of the still image withthe procedure below. Refer to Selectingthe Size of Movie Clips on the MemoryCard ( 51) to select the size of themovie clip.TO CAPTURE A STILL IMAGEDuring playback or in playback pausemode, press .TO CAPTURE A M OVIE C LIPDuring Playback or in playback pausemode, press .Press again to stop therecording.NOTESThe data code of the captured still image/movieclip will reflect the date and time when it wasrecorded on the memory card.Automatic Focus PriorityWhen the focus priority is activated, thecamcorder records a still image only afterthe focus has been adjustedautomatically. When the mode switch isset to , you can also select the AF(autofocus) frame..Options Default value* Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recordingprogram.( 8)FUNC.( 22)Icon of the currently selectedStill Image Capturing optionDesired image qualityFUNC.FUNC.PHOTOStart/StopStart/Stop( 8)[ ON:AiAF](Mode switch: *, )Depending on the shooting conditions, oneor more AF frames out of the nine framesavailable are automatically selected andthe focus is fixed on them.[ ON:CENTER](Mode switch: *)A single focusing frame appears in thecenter of the screen and the focus isautomatically fixed on the center AF frame.This is convenient for making sure thefocus is exactly where you want it.[ OFF](Mode switch: )Select this option if you wish to record astill image as soon as you press .The focus priority cannot be turned offwhen the mode switch is set to .PHOTO