Sony Handycam CCD-FX520 Operation Manual page 16

For hand-held shots, you will get better result holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions
[a]
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[b]
• Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it wnth the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls
with your thumb. [a]
• Place your right elbow against your snde
• Place your left hand under the camcorder to support _t.
• Place the vlewfinder eyecup firmly against your eye
• Use the vuewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane
• You can also record nn a low posntnon to get an interesting recording angle. Turn the viewfinder up for
recording from a low position (It can be turned up to 180 degrees ) [b]
Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
Try placing the camcorder on a table or any other flat surface of suutable heught if you have a tnpod for a stnll
camera, you can also use _tw_th the camcorder(p 44), Make sure the tripod screw _s shorter than 6 5 mm (9/
32 m).
Using the Viewfinder as a Sports Finder
What is a Sports Finder?
It us a function that enables you to monttor the p_cture while your eyes are at a d_stance from the eyecup It ns
convement when mowng around to shoot scenes
Setting the Viewfinder to the Sports Finder Position [c]
Turn the v_ewfunder adjustment nng clockwnse completely
Returning to the Normal Viewfinder Position
Turn the adjustment nng counterclockwise untd _nd_cators that appear nnthe vnewfinder come nnto sharp focus
When Storing Your Camcorder [d]
Turn the wewflnder barrel to the front
[c] [d]
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