Sony Handycam DCR-PC5 Operating Instructions Manual page 44

Using the PROGRAM AE function
You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting
requirenlents.
Spotlight mode
This mode prevents people's faces, for example, fl'om appearing excessively white
when shooting sulojects lit by strong light in the theater.
o._ Soft portrait mode
This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background fin" subjects such as
people o1"flowers.
d_ Sports lesson mode
This mode minimizes shake on f_st moving subjects such as in tennis o1"golL
Beach & ski mode
This mode prevents people's f_lces Dora appearing dark in strong light or reflected ligbt,
such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.
Sunset & moon mode
This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general
night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.
[] Landscape mode
This mode is fbr when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and
prevents your camcorder fl'om focusing on glass o1"metal mesh in windows wben you
are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.
Low lux mode
This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.
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