Using The Program Ae Function - Sony MVC-FD81 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

÷ Using various functions for recording

Using the PROGRAM AE function

You can select one of six PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to
suit your shooting situation, referring to the following.
Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired
PROGRAM AE mode.
a Soft Portrait mode
Creates a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers,
and faithfully reproduces skin color.
A Sports Lesson mode
For recording fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf
games.
Beach & Ski mode
For people or faces in strong light or reflected light, such as at a
beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.
Sunset & Moon mode
For recording subjects in dark environments such as sunsets,
fireworks, neon signs, or general night views.
Landscape mode
For distant subjects such as mountains or when recording a
subject behind an obstacle such as a window or screen.
Panfocus mode
For recording close or distant subjects quickly and simply. Or,
for recording with flash in a dark place where it is hard to bring
the camera into focus.
To cancel PROGRAM AE
Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD
screen goes out.
Notes on focus settings
• You cannot take close-ups in Sports Lesson and Beach & Ski modes.
• You can focus only on distance subjects in Sunset & Moon and Landscape
modes.
• In Panfocus mode, the zoom position and focus are fixed.
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