Hitachi DZ-HS803A - Manual (Page 67)

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Compensating for
backlight
Program AE modes
Compensating for
Backlight (Backlight
Compensation)
When the subject is lit from the rear,
this function will compensate for
lighting so that the subject is not too
dark.
1
During record pause or recording,
press BLC.
The backlight compensation
icon appears in the LCD
monitor.
• Each time you press BLC, the
backlight setting turns On or
Off. The backlight
compensation icon appears
only when this function is On.
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Backlight compensation icon
• When the power is turned off,
the backlight compensation
setting returns to Off.
Selecting a Program
AE Mode to Match the
Conditions
(Program AE)
The camcorder automatically gauges
the subject and surrounding
conditions and determines the
optimal settings for recording (during
Auto). However, you can also select a
Program AE mode that better suits the
situation for even clearer images.
Auto
The Camcorder automatically
detects the subject and surrounding
conditions for optimum
recording.
Sports
Reduces blurring when
recording rapidly moving
subjects such as tennis.
Portrait
Makes the subject, such as a
person or pet, stand out from a
blurred background.
Spotlight
Prevents overexposure of the
subject in strong light, such as at
a wedding or on stage.
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