Sony Handycam CCD-TR42 Operation Manual page 14

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For hand-held shots, you'll get better results holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions:
[a]
* Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the
controls with your thumb. [a]
* 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 also record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Turn the viewfinder up for
recording from a low position. [b]
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 (p.46). Make sure the tripod screw is shorter
than 9/32 in (6.5mm).
To Use the Viewfinder as a Sports Finder [c]
With the sports finder, you can monitor the picture while your eye is at a distance from the eyecup.
The sports finder is convenient when moving around to shvot scenes.
While sliding the viewfinder release knob to the left, flip open the viewfinder.
Note on the color viewfinder (for CCD-TR70/TR80)
You may find it difficult to use the color viewfinder as the sports finder for recording in light location.
Cautions on the viewfinder
* Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. [d]
* Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder
may be deformed. Be careful in placing the camcorder under sunlight or at the window. [e]