Backlight Compensation (Blc) And Gain-Up (Cat's Eye); Macro Shots; Turning Off The Lcd Monitor Backlight - Sharp VL-E71E Operation Manual

Useful Features for Camera Recording
Backlight Compensation (BLC)
When the subject is backlit, the image will be
darkened if it is recorded normally. The VIEWCAM's
backlight compensation (BLC) feature can improve
the picture.
Gain-up (Cat's Eye)
When you are recording in a dark or poorly
illuminated location, the gain-up function lets you
record a brighter picture.
Using BLC/Gain-up
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Press and hold down the BLWGAIN-UP
button.
2 To turn off the BLC (or Gain-up) function,
release the BLC/GAIN-UP button.
BLCIGAIN-UP button
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When lighting is
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When lighting is
adequate, the BLC/
insufficient, the BLC/
GAIN-UP button works
GAIN-UP button works
as "BLC" during holding as "GAIN-UP" during
down it. holding down it.
m There is more picture
noise in Gain-up
mode.
This VIEWCAM lets you shoot close-up images of
small objects such as flowers and insects, or make
title frames for your videos. When you want to record
a magnified image of a subject which is within
approximately I .5
m
of the VIEWCAM, do not
zoom
in on the subject. Instead, zoom out all the way by
holding down the Power Zoom W button, and then
move the VIEWCAM closer to the subject until you
obtain the desired image on the monitor screen. The
VIEWCAM will automatically focus on the subject
when the lens is set for the widest angle.
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When you are recording a macro shot, be sure that
there is sufficient illumination on the subject.
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It is recommended that you use a tripod for
recording macro shots, to prevent camera shake.
Tripod
lrn buttons
This VIEWCAM's LCD monitor screen uses a
fluorescent lamp for backlighting.
In order to reduce
battery consumption, you can turn off the lamp when
backlighting is not necessary during camera
recording (e.g. when you are shooting at fixed angle
with using a tripod).
During camera recording, hold down the LAMP OFF
button for four seconds to turn off the lamp.
To
turn it on again, press the
REC START/STOP
button, or
Power zoom button.
Power zoom button
REC START/STOP
LAMP OFF button
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