Hints For Better Shooting - Sony TRV312 Operating Instructions Manual

Hints for better shooting

For hand-held shots, you'll get better results by holding the camcorder according to
the following suggestions:
• Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily
manipulate the controls with your thumb.
• Place your right elbow against your side.
• Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it.
• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.
• Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.
• You can record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Lift the
viewfinder up for recording from a low position [a].
• You can also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD panel
[b].
[a]
Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If
you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. When
attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than
9/32 inches (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw
may damage the camcorder.
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