Sony Handycam NEX-VG30E Instruction & Operation Manual page 74

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Notes
In movie recording mode, the camcorder
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automatically focuses appropriately to record
movies.
In [Continuous] mode, the audio signals will
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not sound when the subject is in focus.
SteadyShot
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] (
using a tripod (sold separately), then the
image becomes natural.
Available settings vary depending on the
lens.
Active ( )
Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.
 Standard
Provides a SteadyShot effect under relatively
stable recording conditions.
Off ( )
The SteadyShot function is not used.
SteadyShot
You can compensate for camera-shake
when a lens compatible with Steadyshot is
attached.
Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] (
using a tripod (sold separately), then the
image becomes natural.
 On
The SteadyShot function is used.
Off ( )
The SteadyShot function is not used.
Auto Back Light
Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for
backlit subjects automatically.
 On
Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects
automatically.
Off
Does not adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects.
MANUAL Button
You can select an item for adjustment with
the MANUAL button. For details, see page
47.
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Face Detection
You can set the camcorder to detect a
face automatically. Furthermore, you can
select which faces (children or adults) the
camcorder detects with priority.
It adjusts the focus/color/exposure
automatically for the face of the selected
subject.
 Auto
Detects faces without distinction between
adults and children.
Child Priority (
Gives faces of children priority.
Adult Priority (
Gives faces of adults priority.
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 properly
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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
If you select a subject which has priority by
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touching the frame that has appeared around
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