Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit

When recording in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to get a brighter picture. By setting a maximum gain value, you can limit the amount of noise in the picture and keep a darker look. This function can only be used when the shooting mode is set to P, Tv or Av.

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Setting the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit

1. Set the mode switch to .

2. Set the power switch to CAMERA.

3. Touch [FUNC] on the shooting screen.

4. Select [ AGC Limit ].

5. Select [ ].

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6. Drag your finger along the dial to set the desired maximum gain value.

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You can select an AGC limit from 0.0 dB to 38.0 dB.

If [FUNC] -⋗ [Looks] is set to [ Wide DR ], the lowest AGC limit that can be set will be 9.0 dB.

7. Select [ ].

When an AGC limit is set, and the maximum gain value will appear on the left of the screen.

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