Sony DCR-SX85 - Manual (Page 66)


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 STANDARD
Provides the SteadyShot effect under relatively
stable recording conditions.
OFF ( )
The SteadyShot function is not used.
Notes
When you change the setting of
[ STEADYSHOT], the imaging field will also
change accordingly.
AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow
Shutter)
When recording in dark places, the shutter
speed is automatically reduced to 1/30
second.
 OFF
The Auto Slow Shutter function is not used.
ON
The Auto Slow Shutter function is used.
FACE DETECTION
Detects the faces of your subjects and
adjusts the exposure automatically.
 ON
Detects faces.
OFF ( )
Does not detect faces.
Notes
Faces may not be detected depending on
recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
[FACE DETECTION] may not function
properly depending on recording conditions.
Set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case.
Tips
For better face detection performance, shoot the
subject(s) under the following conditions:
Shoot in a sufficiently bright place
The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat
or mask
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SHOOTING SET
(Items for customized
shooting)
See “Using menus” (p. 57) on the operation.
The default settings are marked with .
REC MODE (Recording
mode)
See page 25.
GUIDEFRAME
You can display the frame and check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical.
The frame is not recorded.
 OFF
Does not display the guide frame.
ON
Displays the guide frame.
Tips
Positioning the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
The outer frame of [GUIDEFRAME] shows the
display area of a TV which is not compatible
with full pixel display.
STEADYSHOT
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( )
when using a tripod (sold separately), then
the image becomes natural.
ACTIVE
Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.
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