Sony CCD-TR7 - Manual (Page 30)

Shoot with the sun behind you
When the light source is behind the subject, or
in the following situations, the subject will looK
dark and the background will look light in the
recording.
• The subject is indoors and there is a window
behind the subject.
• Bright source such as fluorescent or
incandescent lamps are Included In the scene.
• You are shooting a person wearing white or
shiny clothes in front ot a white background.
In this case, the face will look dark in the
recording.
Use video Ughl tn the dark
To get the best colors, a sufficient light level
must be maintained. Photography lamps oi
halogen lamps are recommended. For best
result, use ot Sony video lights are
recommended because of their weight and low
heal output levels. When using a video light,
attach it to this camcorder with a video light
attachment (not supplied )
High heat from light can warp the casing. Do
not let light shine on the camcorder. Be
especially careful when you are using a video
light attachment.
Do not place your lace or hair loo dose to the
light during low-position shooting (page 26). For
detailed instructions on proper use of light,
read its instruction manual.
Using the following chart as a reference, take a
few minutes to familiarize yourself with
brightness levels to improve your recording
technique.
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Snow-covered mountains
rteWs
Sandy beacii. cleai day in
Clear day, nrld day (lOO.OOOlui.
Clear day, mid-afternoon (35,000)
Overca&t day. mid-day (32,00ф
Overcast day, one trour atte*
sunrise (2,CW
onice III by fluorescent ismpe.
neat window (
1 . 000 )
Clear day, one hour before
Sunset (
1 . 000 )
Oepartment siore counw
(500-700)
Siatioi' wicket (650)
Office lit by Muorescent lamps
(400 500)
Room m by two SOW Muorescent
lamps (300)
Subway station platlonn (300)
Arcsde al mow OSO-200)
Notes and Precautions
(W-1)
Moisture Condensation
It the camcorder is brought directly from a cold
place to a warm place, moisture may condense
inside the camcorder, on the surface of the
tape, or on the lens In this condition, the tape
may stick to the head drum and be damaged
or the camccifder may not operate correctly. To
prevent possible damage under these
circumstances, the camcorder Is furnished with
moisture sensor. However, take the following
precautions.
If molstuie condenses inside the unit
(W-1)
Moisture is present inside the camcorder when
the IS indication in the viewfinder blinks, it
indica1i(3fi also blinks when the cassette is
inserted. In this case, no function except for
tape ejection will work.
Eject the tape, turn off the camcorder, and
leave it with the cassette holder open for about
1 hour.
The camcorder can be used again if the IS
indication does not appear when the power is
turned on again.
If moisture condenses on the surface ot the tape
(W-2)
If moisture is present on the surface of the
tape when the tape is inserted and a tape
transport button (L>. etc.) is pressed, the
— irKfication blinks inside the viewfinder. In
such case, no function except for tape ejection
will work.
Eject the tape and let it sit for about 1 hour.
The tape can be used again if the ± indication
does not appear when the tape is inserted and
a tape transport button is pressed.
If moisture condenses on the lens
No Indications will appear, but the picture
becomes dim. Turn off the power and leave the
camrxjrcier unused for about 1 hour.
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