Sony DCR-SX83 Handycam&reg Handbook page 61

STANDARD
Provides the SteadyShot effect under relatively
stable recording conditions.
OFF ( )
The SteadyShot function is not used.
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Notes
When you change the setting of
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[ STEADYSHOT], the imaging field will also
change accordingly.
CONVERSION LENS
When using a conversion lens (sold
separately), use this function to record
using the optimum compensation for
camera shake and focus for the lens.
 OFF
Select this when you do not use a conversion
lens.
WIDE CONVERSION ( )
Select this when you use a wide-conversion
lens.
TELE CONVERSION ( )
Select this when you use a tele-conversion
lens.
LOW LUX
You can record bright color images, even in
dim light.
 OFF
The LOW LUX function is not used.
ON ( )
The LOW LUX function is used.
FACE DETECTION
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts
the focus/color/exposure automatically.
 ON
Detects faces.
OFF ( )
Does not detect faces.
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Notes
Faces may not be detected depending on
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recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
[FACE DETECTION] may not function
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properly depending on recording conditions.
Set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case.
Tips
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For better face detection performance, shoot the
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subject(s) under the following conditions:
Shoot in a sufficiently bright place
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The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat
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or mask
The subject(s) faces directly towards the
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camera
The detected faces are recorded in Face Index,
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however, some faces may not be. Also, there
is a limit to the number of faces that can be
recorded in Face Index. To play back from the
Face Index, see page 31.
PRIORITY SETTING
Selects the priority subject for the face
detection or the smile shutter.
Adjusts focus/color/exposure automatically
for the selected faces.
 AUTO
Detects faces automatically.
CHILD PRIORITY
Detects with priority on a child's face.
ADULT PRIORITY
Detects with priority on an adult's face.
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