Recording Dark Subjects Using Lcd Monitor Light; Adjusting Colour (White Balance) - Hitachi DZ-HS301E Instruction Manual

RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT

When Programme AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject.
1
Press the MENU button, use the f/e/
d/c buttons to choose "Program AE" on
the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen,
and then press the A button.
2
Use the f/e/d/c buttons to choose
"Low Light", and then press the A button.
3
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
4
Open the LCD
monitor, turn it 180º
so that it faces the
same direction as
the lens: The LCD
monitor will light
white.

ADJUSTING COLOUR (WHITE BALANCE)

This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the colour of subject. Change the white
balance setting depending on the recording conditions.
Mode
Auto White balance always automatically adjusted
Set You can manually adjust white balance to match the light
source or situation (p. 63)
Outdoor To record in fine weather
Indoor To record under incandescent light, halogen light or bulb-
colour type fluorescent light
62
:
Note
• Use the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded.
• The LCD monitor light allows you to record a subject
up to 1 m even in a dark place.
• An after-image will appear when filming a moving
subject or if camera shake occurs (it is recommended
that you use a tripod).
• If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually
adjust the focus (see page 56).
Setting content On-screen display
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