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# For shooting

## White/black balance adjustment to completion of recording

For shooting, use the following steps.

1. <CC FILTER>/<ND FILTER> dial

2. <REC> button

3. <SHUTTER> switch

4. <AUTO W/B BAL> switch

5. <WHITE BAL> switch

Select the <CC FILTER>/<ND FILTER> dial setting according to the light conditions.

For details on setting example of the <CC FILTER>/<ND FILTER> dial, refer to “Shooting and recording/playback functions section”.

Operate the <WHITE BAL> switch.

#### When white balance is already saved in memory

- Set the <WHITE BAL> switch to <A> or <B>.

#### When neither white or black balance is saved in memory and you have no time to adjust the white balance:

- Set the <WHITE BAL> switch to <PRST>. The white balance matched to the filter is automatically adjusted according to the <CC FILTER>/<ND FILTER> dial setting position.

#### To adjust the white balance on the spot:

- Select the filter matched to the lighting conditions. Set the <WHITE BAL> switch to <A> or <B>, shoot a white test subject, and follow the steps below to adjust the white balance.

Press the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the <AWB> side to adjust the white balance. (Adjusting the white balance)

Press the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the <ABB> side to adjust the black balance. (Adjusting the black balance)

Press the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards the <AWB> side to adjust the white balance.

Point the camera at your subject and adjust the focus and zoom.

When using the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed and shutter mode. (Setting the electronic shutter)

Press the <REC> button to start recording.

The [REC] lamp in the viewfinder is illuminated during recording.

To stop recording, press the <REC> button again.

The [REC] lamp in the viewfinder goes out.

NOTE

- During recording, operation buttons (</REW>, <FF/>, <PLAY/PAUSE>, <STOP>) do not function.

- When highly bright subjects (e.g. sun or lighting) are shot, the periphery of the subject might be colored.

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