Recording Dark Subjects Using Lcd Monitor Light; Adjusting Color (White Balance) - Hitachi DZ-HS503 Instruction Manual

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RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT

When Program 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 COLOR (WHITE BALANCE)

This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the color 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. 62)
Outdoor
To record in fine weather
Indoor 1
To record under incandescent light, halogen light or bulb-
color type fluorescent light
Indoor 2
To record under fluorescent light
:
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 55).
Setting content
On-screen display
None
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