Focusing Manually; Using The Program Ae Function - Sony Handycam Video 8 CCD-TR606E Service Manual

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When to Use Manual Focus
In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
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• Insufficient light [a]
• Subjects with little contrast- walls, sky, etc. [b]
• Too much brightness behind the subject [c]
• Horizontal stripes [d]
• Subject through frosted glass
• Subjects beyond nets, etc.
• Bright subject or subject reflecting light
• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod
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lJ$ing the PROGRAM AE Function
You can select from four PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation. When you
use PROGRAM AE, you can get a Portrait effect {the subject is in focus and the background is out of
focus). capture high-speed action, or record night views.
Selecting the Best Mode
Select one of four modes, referring to the following.
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Portrait mode
• A still subject such as a person or a flower
• Zooming in .on a subject in the telephoto mode
• A subject behind an obstacle such as a net
' Sports mode
• Outdoor sports scene such as football, tennis, golf or skiing
• A landscape in a moving car
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High·speed shutter mode
• A golf swing or a tennis match in fine weather with the ball captured clearly
• Playing back certain scenes with high-speed movements in a clear, sharp picture
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Twilight mode
Recording night views, neon signs or fireworks
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Focusing Manually
When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length.
(1) Open the AUTO LOCK cover. (2) Press FOCUS. The@ indicator appears in
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FOCUS MANUAL indicator appears in the display window. (3) Keep pressing the "T" (telephoto) side of
the power zoom button until the zooming stops. (4) Turn the focus dial to achieve a sharp focus. (5) Set
the desired shot length.
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To Reactivate Autofocusing
Press FOCUS again, or close the AUTO LOCK cover. The@
MANUAL indicator in the display window disappear.
Shooting in relatively dark places
Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position.
Note on the focus dial
The focus dial does not have a stop position.
Using the PROGRAM AE Function
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(1) Open the AUTO LOCK cover. (2) Press PROGRAM AE. The indicator of the selected PROGRAM AE
mode appears in the viewfinder and the display window.
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Note on shutter speed
The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE mode is as follows:
Portrait mode- between 1/50 to 1/2000
Sports mode- between 1150 to 11500
High-speed shutter mode 114000
Twilight mode- 1150
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