Using The Video Light; Adjusting The Exposure For Backlit Subjects; Recording In Mirror Mode - Sony Handycam DCR-SR58E User Manual

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You can select the [REC MODE] for each

recording media separately (DCR-SR58E/
SR68E/SR78E/SR88E/SX34E/SX44E/SX53E/
SX63E).

Using the VIDEO LIGHT

You can use the VIDEO LIGHT
according to the recording conditions. It
is recommended that you use the VIDEO
LIGHT at a distance of about 30 cm to
150 cm (11 7/8 in. to 59 1/8 in.) from the
subject.
LED VIDEO LIGHT
Each time you press LIGHT, the indicator
changes as follows.
No indicator (Off ) 
(On)  ...
Press LIGHT repeatedly to cancel the
VIDEO LIGHT.
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Notes
The VIDEO LIGHT generates strong light. Do
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not use the VIDEO LIGHT directly in front of
the eyes at close range.
The length of time you can use the battery pack
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is shorter when you use the VIDEO LIGHT.
When you record movies with the VIDEO

LIGHT set to , the video light may turn
on and off. In this case, press LIGHT repeatedly
to select .
Adjusting the exposure for backlit
subjects
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press  (backlight) to display . To cancel
the back light function, press  (backlight)
again.

Recording in mirror mode

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
(Auto) 
camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side ().
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A mirror-image of the subject appears on the

LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
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