Advanced Operations For Shooting; Recording Essence Marks - Sony PDW-F800 Operation Manual

In focus position: Position
where bar is at maximum
length
Note
The focus indicator may show little or no variation when
you are shooting a smooth subject or a dark scene.
Advanced Operations for
Shooting

Recording essence marks

Shot marks and other essence marks can be
recorded on the disc.
Recording essence marks for scenes containing
important images and sounds enables quick
access to the marked points. This increases
editing efficiency.
To record a shot mark using the RET
button on the lens
To make it possible to record shot marks using the
RET button on the lens, carry out the following
procedure.
(How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn
the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.)
1
Display the ESSENCE MARK page of
the MAINTENANCE menu.
?M11 ESSENCE MARK
RET SHOT MARK 1
RET SHOT MARK 2
INDEX PIC POS
FIND MODE
For details on menu operations, see "Basic
menu operations" on page 206.
2
Select the essence mark to be recorded,
and press the MENU knob to display
"ON".
3
Repeat the step 2, as necessary.
To record shot mark 1/2
When the camcorder is in recording or playback
mode, operate the lens RET button as follows.
Shot mark 1: Press the RET button once.
Shot mark 2: Press the RET button twice in rapid
succession.

Advanced Operations for Shooting

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