36 • VideoAdditional Functions: Special Scene Recording ProgramsRecording in a very bright ski resort orcapturing the full colors of a sunset or afireworks display becomes as easy asselecting a Special Scene recordingprogram. For details about the availableoptions, refer to the sidebar on page 37.POINTS TO CHECKMode switch:[ PROGRAM AE][ PORTRAIT] Press todisplay the Special Scene (SCN)recording programsDesired recording programNOTES• [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/[ SNOW]- The picture may not appear smoothduring playback.• [ PORTRAIT]- The blur effect of the backgroundincreases the more you zoom in (T).• [ NIGHT]- Moving subjects may leave a trailingafterimage.- Picture quality may not be as good asin other modes.- White points may appear on thescreen.- Autofocus may not work as well as inother modes. In such case, adjust thefocus manually.• [ SNOW]/[ BEACH]- The subject may become overexposedon cloudy days or in shaded places.Check the image on the screen.• [ FIREWORKS]- To avoid camcorder shake, werecommend using a tripod. Make sureto use a tripod especially inmode, as the shutterspeed slows down.• Do not set the mode switch toduring the actual recording of a scene;the brightness of the picture may changeabruptly.Additional Functions( 21)FUNC.FUNC.
