Using The Self-Timer - Sony Handycam DCR-HC1000 Operation Manual

• Even if auto flashing or
is selected, the flash will not work during the
following operations:
– [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON], and
[LANDSCAPE] of [PROGRAM AE]
– Manual exposure
– Flexible spot meter
– [MANUAL] of [SHUTTR SPEED]
• If you use the flash in bright places such as when
shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be
effective.
• Attaching a conversion lens (optional) may create a
shadow.
• You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the
built-in flash at the same time.
• When using a video light with the intelligent
accessory shoe, the built-in flash does not function.
z Tip
• The amount of light used by the flash is adjusted
automatically. To adjust it manually, select [FLASH
LEVEL] of [FLASH SET] in the
SET) menu (p. 60).
• When the focus is hard to adjust, refer to "Adjusting
the focus manually" (p. 36) for the proper focal
distance information.

Using the self-timer

With the self-timer, you can record a still
image after a delay of about 10 seconds.
PHOTO
1
Touch .
2
Touch [SELF-TIMER].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
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Recording
(Auto red-eye reduction)
(CAMERA
PHOTO
[MENU] and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
60min 30
FINE
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SELF–TIMER: OFF
OFF ON
3
Touch [ON], then
appears.
60min 30
FINE
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P-MENU
4
Press PHOTO.
You will hear a beep sound counting down
for about 10 seconds (The count down
indication begins from 8).
The image is recorded. When bars of
disappear, the image is recorded on
the "Memory Stick Duo."
To cancel the count down
Touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer
Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step
3.
.