Canon VIXIA HV40 Instruction Manual

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Still Image Recording OptionsAdvanced Functions59POINTS TO CHECKMode switch: (except for the SpecialScene recording programs)Options Default valueAutomatic Focus PriorityWhen the focus priority is activated, thecamcorder records a still image only afterthe focus has been adjustedautomatically.POINTS TO CHECKMode switch at : The focus prioritycannot be turned off.Mode switch at : You can turn off thefocus priority and you can also select theAF (autofocus) mode to be used.Options Default value* Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recordingprogram.( 12)[ EVALUATIVE]Appropriate for standard shootingconditions, including backlit scenes. Thecamcorder divides the picture into severalareas and the light is measured in all ofthem to achieve the optimal exposure forthe subject.[ CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE]Averages the light metered from the entirescreen, giving more weight to the subjectin the center.[ SPOT]Meters only the area within the spot AEpoint frame. Use this setting to adjust theexposure to match the subject in the centerof the screen.FUNC.( 25)Icon of the currently selectedLight Metering ModeDesired optionFUNC.FUNC.( 12)[ 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: *)In this mode, a single focusing frameappears in the center of the screen and thefocus is automatically fixed on it. This isconvenient for making sure the focus isexactly where you want it.[ OFF]Select this option if you wish to record astill image as soon as you press .FUNC.( 25)MENUCAMERA SETUPFOCUS PRI.Desired optionPHOTOFUNC.FUNC.COPY