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Shoot with the sun behind you
When the light source is behind the subject, or
in the following situations, the subject will be
recorded too dark and the background too
light.
¢ The subject is indoors and there is a
window behind the subject.
* Bright source such as fluorescent or
incandescent
lamps are included in the
scene.
¢ You are shooting a person wearing white or
shiny clothes in front of a white background.
In this case, the face will be recorded too
dark.
Use video light in the dark
To get the best colors, a sufficient light level
must be maintained. Photography lamps or
halogen lamps are recommended. For best
result, use of Sony video lights are
recommended
because of their weight and low
heat output levels. When using a video light,
attach it to the camcorder with the video light
attachment (not supplied.)
Do not point the light at the camcorder. The
high heat from the light can wrap the casing
of the camcorder.
For detailed instructions on proper use of the
light, read its instruction manual.
Brightness levels
Using the following chart as a reference, take
a few minutes to familiarize yourself with
brightness levels to improve your recording
technique.
Snow-covered mountains
Unit: lux} ND filter
Snow fields
recomme-
Sandy beach, clear day in summer
nded
Clear day, mid-day (100,000lux)
100,000
Clear day, mid-afternoon (35,000)
Overcast day, mid-day (32,000)
10,000
Overcast day, one hour after
sunrise (2,000)
normal
Office lit by fluorescent lamps,
recording
near window (1,000)
Clear day, one hour before
sunset (1,000)
Department store counter
(600-700)
Station wicket (650)
Office lit by fluorescent lamps
(400-500)
Room tit by two 30 W
fluorescent lamps (300)
Subway station platform (300)
Arcade at night (150-200)
888
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video light
Theater lobby (15-35)
recomme-
Candle light (10-15)
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nded
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