Using the WP-V4 Waterproof Case (VIXIA HF M50 / HF M52 / HF M500, LEGRIA HF M52 / HF M56 / HF M506)
25-Feb-2014
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Solution
This case is watertight to a depth of 40 meters(130 ft.), and it was developed for divers who want to shoot movies underwater.
| Battery supported | BP-718 / 727 |
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| Operable buttons | POWER button, START/STOP button, zoom lever (Menu settings can be established using the wireless controller.) |
| Underwater mode | Surface mode | |||||||||||||
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| Minimum object distance (AFoperation / Distance from the glass front of the waterproof case WP-V4) |
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| Zoom speed | Fixed speed setting (same as speed 3,2,1; also operable using remote control)
variable setting:It becomes the fixed rate of about 3.5 seconds(wide end <-> tele end) | |||||||||||||
| AF | Normal AF (Instant AF disabled) | |||||||||||||
| Face detection | OFF | ON | ||||||||||||
| AWB | Underwater-only mode (Low-temperature side limited, high-temperature side extended) | Same as AWB in P mode | ||||||||||||
| AE | Equivalent to P mode | |||||||||||||
| Thermal shutdown | Shutdown at high temperature warning provided | |||||||||||||
| Others | Auto slow shutter use disabled/AUTO setting for microphone/OFF setting for mic attenuator | |||||||||||||
NOTE
[Underwater]/[Surface]:
- Use these recording programs when making recordings while the camcorder is in the optional WP-V4 Waterproof Case.
- When using the [Underwater] recording program, a red frame will appear on the edge of the screen.
- The [Underwater] recording program is for making recordings underwater*. When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings while on land, we recommend using the [Surface] recording program
* Underwater is a unique environment that is ever-changing, depending on factors such as the weather and water conditions. In addition, water absorbs red light, which causes objects to appear bluer and greener.
- To switch the recording program between [Underwater] and [Surface] while the camcorder is in the waterproof case, turn on the camcorder while moving the zoom lever toward T or W. Keep pushing the zoom lever until the
or 
icon appears on the screen.
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will appear on the screen when the camcorder’s temperature becomes too high. If this happens, turn off the camcorder, take it out of the waterproof case and keep it in a cool place until the temperature goes down. If the camcorder becomes too hot, it will turn off automatically. - When making recordings underwater with the [Underwater] recording program, the image on the LCD screen will appear redder than the actual subject. This will not affect the recording.
- When a commercially available wide-converter or other accessory is attached to the waterproof case, the camcorder may focus on the accessory. In such case, move the zoom lever toward T to focus on the subject.