Camcorder - Sony HANDYCAM HDR-CX150 User Manual

STEADYSHOT
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (
when using a tripod (sold separately), then
the image becomes natural.
 ACTIVE
Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.
STANDARD
Provides the SteadyShot effect under relatively
stable recording conditions.
OFF ( )
The SteadyShot function is not used.
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Notes
If you change the setting of
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[ STEADYSHOT], the imaging field will also
change accordingly.
CONVERSION LENS
When using a conversion lens (sold
separately), use this function to record
using the optimum compensation for
camera shake and focus for the lens.
 OFF
Select this when you do not use a conversion
lens.
WIDE CONVERSION ( )
Select this when you use a wide-conversion
lens.
TELE CONVERSION ( )
Select this when you use a tele-conversion
lens.
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LOW LUX
You can record bright color images, even in
dim light.
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 OFF
The LOW LUX function is not used.
ON ( )
The LOW LUX function is used.
FACE DETECTION
Detects the faces of your subjects
and adjusts the focus/color/exposure
automatically. Also, it adjusts the image
quality of face parts more finely, in the case
of the high definition image quality (HD)
movies.
 ON
Detects faces.
OFF ( )
Does not detect faces.
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Notes
Faces may not be detected depending on
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recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
[FACE DETECTION] may not function
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properly depending on recording conditions.
Set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case.
Tips
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For better face detection performance, shoot the
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subject(s) under the following conditions:
Shoot in a sufficiently bright place
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The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat
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or mask
The subject(s) faces directly towards the
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camera
The detected faces are recorded in Face Index,
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however, some faces may not be. Also, there
is a limit to the number of faces that can be
recorded in Face Index. To play back from the
Face Index, see page 33.