Sony RMT-840 - Manual (Page 54)

Using the Menu 54
STEADYSHOT
b Note
• The SteadyShot function does not work well when a wide conversion lens other than VCL-
HG0872 (optional) is attached to your camcorder.
• When using VCL-HG0872, select [WIDE CONV.] in [STDYSHOT TYP] below.
STDYSHOT TYP
You can select the type of the SteadyShot function that compensates for camera-
shake. To release the SteadyShot function, select [OFF] in [STEADYSHOT] or
use the ASSIGN button assigned to the SteadyShot function (p. 68).
FLCKR REDUCE
b Note
• Flickering may not be reduced depending on the light source.
HANDLE ZOOM
Select this item to set the zoom speed of position H and L of the handle zoom
switch (p. 22).
1
Select [H] or [L] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
2 Select a zoom speed by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
G ON Select to activate the SteadyShot function. You can select the type of
the SteadyShot function in [STDYSHOT TYP].
OFF ( ) Select to deactivate the SteadyShot function. Select when recording
using a tripod. More natural pictures are produced.
You can also deactivate the SteadyShot function by using the
ASSIGN button assigned to the SteadyShot function (p. 68).
HARD Select to activate the SteadyShot function with stronger effect. This
mode is not recommended for recording with camera panning
technique.
G STANDARD Select to activate the standard SteadyShot function.
SOFT Select to activate the SteadyShot function so that it leaves a slight
unsteadiness on the picture so the picture looks natural.
WIDE CONV. Select when a wide conversion lens (optional) is attached. This mode
is the most effective with Sony VCL-HG0872 wide conversion lens.
G ON Select to record under normal conditions. Flickering of the screen
under a light source such as fluorescent lamps will be reduced.
OFF Select when you do not want to reduce flickering of the screen.