Sony MVC-FD97 Service Manual page 21

Focusing manually
Normally the focus is automatically
adjusted. This function is useful when
the auto focus does not work well such
as in dark places.
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2
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1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2
Set the FOCUS AUTO/
MANUAL switch to MANUAL.
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The (manual focus) indicator
appears on the LCD screen or on
the finder.
3
Turn the focus ring to achieve
a sharp focus.
When you shoot still images, the
image on the LCD screen or on the
finder is enlarged (double*) and
the focal point information appears
while the focus is being adjusted.
After adjusting, the image returns
to normal size. The range is from
2 cm (13/16 inch) to ∞ (infinity).
∗ When using the digital zoom
function, the enlarged image will be
less than double size.
To reactivate auto focusing
Set the FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL
switch to AUTO.
Tips
Under normal recording conditions, the
camera automatically makes various
adjustments, such as those for the focus,
iris, exposure, and white balance, as it
shoots. However, you may not be able to
carry out your desired shooting
depending on shooting conditions. The
program AE function provides you with
near-optimum adjustments to suit your
shooting situation.
Notes
• Focal point information may not
completely show the correct distance. Use
the information as a guide.
• Focal point information does not show the
correct distance when attaching the
conversion lens.
• If you shoot a subject within 0.8 m
(31 1/2 inches) while the zoom lever is set
to T side, you cannot get a clear focus. In
such cases, the focal point information
flashes. Move the zoom lever to the W side
until the indicator stops flashing.
• You cannot use this function if you have
selected the Panfocus mode in the
PROGRAM AE function.
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Using the Spot light-
metering function
Select this mode when there is
backlight or when there is strong
contrast between the subject and the
background, etc.
SPOT
METER
Press SPOT METER to activate the
spot light-metering function. Position
the point you want to record at the spot
light-metering cross hair.
LCD screen/finder
Spot light-metering
cross hair
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Using the PROGRAM
AE function
PROGRAM AE +/–
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2
Press PROGRAM AE
repeatedly to select the
desired PROGRAM AE mode.
Aperture priority mode
For making the subject stand out
against an unclear background or
making both the subject and the
background stand out clearly. Press
PROGRAM AE +/– repeatedly to
select an aperture value in 9 steps
from F2.8 to F11.
Shutter speed priority
mode
For recording a sharp picture of a
fast-moving subject or recording
the flow of motion of a moving
subject.
Press PROGRAM AE +/–
repeatedly to select a shutter speed
in 17 steps from 8'' to 1/500 when
recording a still image, or in 11
steps from 1/8 to 1/500 when
recording a moving image.
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Adjusting the
exposure
(EXPOSURE)
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2
Select [CAMERA] and then
[EXPOSURE] from the menu.
3
Select the desired exposure
value.
Adjust the exposure value while
checking the brightness of the
background. You can select values
ranging from +2.0 EV to -2.0 EV
in steps of 1/3 EV.
Note
If a subject is under extremely bright or dark
situations, or the flash is used, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
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Twilight mode
Suppresses the blurring of colors
of a bright subject in a dark place
so that you can record the subject
1 without losing the dark atmosphere
of the surroundings.
2
Twilight plus mode
Increases the effectiveness of the
twilight mode function.
Landscape mode
Focuses only on a distant subject
to record landscapes, etc.
Panfocus mode
Changes the focus quickly and
simply from a close subject to a
distant subject.
To cancel PROGRAM AE
Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until
the indicator on the LCD screen or on
the finder goes out.
Notes
• You can focus only on distant subjects in
Landscape mode.
• In Panfocus mode, the zoom position is set
to the W side and focus is fixed.
• When you record in Twilight plus mode,
we recommend that you use a tripod to
prevent shaking.
• Set the forced flash
when you use the
flash in the following modes:
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Twilight mode
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Twilight plus mode
–
Landscape mode
• You cannot use the PROGRAM AE
function when [REC MODE] is set to
[TEXT].
• If the setting is not appropriate in aperture
priority mode and shutter speed priority
mode, the setting value indicator on the
LCD screen or on the finder flashes. In this
case, reset the value.
Tips
Normally, the camera automatically
adjusts the exposure. If the color of the
image is too dark or bright as illustrated
below, we recommend that you adjust the
exposure manually. When the color of the
image is too dark, set it toward +, and
when it is too bright, set it toward –.
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Set the exposure
toward +
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Set the exposure
toward
–