Shooting In The Dark (Nightshot) - Sony Handycam Vision DCR-TRV9 Operating Instructions Manual

Shooting in the dark (NightShot)

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. After both
indicator and "NIGHTSHOT" flash, only
(2) Press START/STOP to start recording. After both
only
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.
• Set N.S.LIGHT to OFF in the menu system to save the battery power. The NightShot effect
becomes weak instead.
• NightShot Light rays are infrared and are therefore invisible. The maximum limit of
NightShot Light is about 3 m.
Notes on the NightShot
• When you keep setting NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the color may not be
recorded properly.
• If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, use
manual focus.
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indicator lights up.
indicator lights up.
indicator and "NIGHTSHOT" flash,
NIGHTSHOT
• OFF • ON