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 it to [M] mode.

2. Set the power switch to [CAMERA].

3. Touch [ ].

4. Touch [ AGC Limit ] () -⋗ [M] ().

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5. Touch [ ] or [ ], or 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.

6. Touch [ ].

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

Caution

The AGC limit cannot be set in the following cases:

　- When the exposure is locked.

　- When infrared recording is activated.

If you set [ System Setup ] -⋗ [CUSTOM Dial & Button] to [ AGC Limit ], you can adjust the AGC limit with the CUSTOM dial and button.