Shooting In The Dark (Nightshot); - Ccd-Tr97/Tr917/Tr940 Only - Sony CCD-TR57 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

Shooting in the dark (NightShot)

– CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only
The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. You can achieve
a satisfactory recording of the ecology of nocturnal animals for observation with this
function.
This function may record picture nearly in monochrome.
(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
(2) Press START/STOP to start recording.
and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash.
To cancel the NightShot function
Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
Using the NightShot light
When you set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu system, the picture will be more clear.
NightShot Light rays are infrared and are therefore invisible. The maximum limit of
NightShot light is about 10 feet (about 3 m).
Notes on the NightShot
•When you keep setting NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, picture may be
recorded in incorrect/unnatural color.
•If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,
use manual focus.
•You cannot use the built-in light and NIGHTSHOT function simultaneously. When
you want to use either of them, turn off the other.
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