Sony DCR-PC115 Operating Instructions Manual page 116

Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s
– Memory Photo recording
Shooting using the HOLOGRAM AF
The HOLOGRAM AF is an auxiliary light source used for focusing on subjects in dark
places.
Set HOLOGRAM F to AUTO in the menu settings. (The default setting is AUTO.)
When
will pop up and the auxiliary light will automatically emit until the subject is focused.
About HOLOGRAM AF
"HOLOGRAM AF (Auto-Focus)," an application of laser holograms, is a new AF
optical system that enables still image shooting in dark places. Having gentler radiation
than conventional high-brightness LEDs or lamps, the system satisfies Laser Class 1 (*)
specification and thus maintains higher safety for human eyes.
No safety problems will be caused by directly looking into the HOLOGRAM AF emitter
at a close range. However, it is not recommended to do so, because you may experience
such effects like several minutes of image residual and dazzling, that you encounter
after looking into a flashlight.
*HOLOGRAM AF satisfies Class 1(time base 30,000 seconds), specified in all of JIS
(Japan), IEC(EU), and FDA(US) industry standards.
Complying with these standards identifies the laser product to be safe, under a
condition that a human looks at the laser light either directly or even through a lens for
30,000 seconds.
Notes
• If enough light does not reach the subject even if the HOLOGRAM AF emitter is
emitted (recommended shooting distance is 2.5 m (8 1/3 feet)), the subject will not be
focused.
•Focus is achieved as long as HOLOGRAM AF light reaches to the subject even if its
light is slightly out of the middle position of the subject.
• If HOLOGRAM AF light is dim, it sometimes becomes difficult to focus. If this
happens, wipe the HOLOGRAM AF emitter with a soft, dry cloth.
The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit when:
• Flash is set to
• NightShot is set to ON
• focusing manually
• Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE
• Landscape of PROGRAM AE
When you use the external flash (optional)
The built-in flash pops up and HOLOGRAM AF emit.
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appears on the screen in a dark place, press PHOTO lightly. Then the flash
HOLOGRAM AF emitter
No flash