Hints For Better Shooting - Sony Handycam CCD-TR30 Operation Manual

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. [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]
Cautions on the Viewfinder
• Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. [c]
• Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The inside of the
viewfinder heats up and may be damaged. [d]
[c!
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. 33). Make sure the tripod screw is
shorter than 9/32 in (6.5 mm).
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