32 Maximum number of still picturesrecordable on an SD Memory card(optional)PICTURE QUALITY (High) (Normal)32 MB 220 44064 MB 440 880128 MB 880 1 760256 MB 1 760 3 520512 MB 3 520 7 0401 GB 7 040 14 0802 GB 14 080 28 160• The numbers shown in the table areapproximations.• These figures vary depending on the subject beingphotographed. Selecting the quality of Photoshotimages1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ PICT.QUALITY] >>[ (High Picture Quality)] or [ (NormalPicture Quality)].• You can also change the picture quality on [ADVANCED] >> [ PICT. QUALITY] in theTape Recording Mode.1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 A MJ A N 2 2 0 0 6 1 0 01) Still picture size2) Quality of still pictures3) Number of recordable still pictures (When nopictures can be recorded, the red light willflash.) On-screen display in the CardRecording Mode1)2) 3) Recording with a shutter operationeffectYou can add a shutter operation simulating sound.1 Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ SHTR EFFECT]>> [ON].2 Set the Mode Dial to Card RecordingMode.• The [ CARD RECORDING MODE] isdisplayed on the screen.3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.• The [ ] Indication lights up in red.Recording a Still Picture on a Card(Photoshot)(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Cardfrom the Camcorder.• Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinderbefore turning on the power.1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].• The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red. To record still pictures clearly• When zooming in on the subject with amagnification of 4× to 10× or higher, it is difficultto reduce the slight hand shaking from holdingthe Camcorder. We recommend decreasing thezoom magnification and approaching the subjectwhen recording.• When recording still pictures, hold theCamcorder firmly with your hands and keep yourarms stationary at your side so as not to shakethe Camcorder.• You can record stable pictures without handshaking by using a tripod and the RemoteControl. (PV-GS59 Only)