Sony 300PF - Manual (Page 47)

Chapter 3 Shooting
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Chapter 3 Shooting
Basic Procedure for Shooting
Chapter 3 Shooting
3
Check the switch settings on the camcorder. (See
pages 11 to 25).
If there is not sufficient time to check the
camcorder settings, you can use “easy mode” by
setting the EZ MODE button ON. The camcorder
is automatically adjusted to standard settings, and
the iris and the white balance are adjusted
automatically. (See page 88.)
4
Check the settings in the basic menu (page 78) and
advanced menu (page 83).
5
Check the lens settings (pages 32 and 33) and
flange focal length adjustment (page 107).
6
Adjust the eyepiece focus, and the contrast and
brightness of the viewfinder image (page 106).
7
Check the sound system settings.
• Microphone connections
• Settings on the VCR section
FILTER control
Focusing ring
VTR button
RET button
POWER switch
ZEBRA button
(Continued)
1) Hunting: This occurs if the automatic iris function is not
able to reach a stable state, and as a result the image
brightness keeps changing, alternately lighter and darker.
2) Depth of field: This is the range over which the subject
is sharply in focus.
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Filter setting Lighting conditions
Studio halogen lighting (incandescent),
sunrise and sunset.
2 (5600K + 1 /
8
ND)
Sunlight.
This setting includes a
1 /
8
neutral density
filter (reducing the exposure by the
equivalent of three stops). Use it to prevent
hunting
1) or to reduce the depth of field 2) .
3 (5600K) Cloudy or rainy outdoor shooting, and
fluorescent lighting.
4 (5600K +
1 /
64
ND)
Sunlight.
This setting includes a
1 /
64
neutral density
filter (reducing the exposure by the
equivalent of six stops). Use it to prevent
hunting
1) or to reduce the depth of field 2) .
1
Power the camcorder.
2
Set the FILTER control appropriately for the
lighting conditions.
a) You can switch it to 3000 K by menu setting. (See page
85.)
1 (3200/
3000)
a)