Hints for better shooting, Cautions on the viewfinder – Sony CCD-TR700 User Manual
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Hints for Better Shooting
For hand-held shots, you'll get better results holding the cantcorder according to the following
suggestions:
• Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the
controls with your thumb,
[a]
• Place your right elbow against your side.
• Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it.
• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.
• Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.
• You can also record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Turn the viewfinder up for
recording from a low position (You can lift it up to 90 degrees.) Press REC START/STOP with your
left thumb,
[b]
Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If you have a tripod
for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder (p.59). Make sure the tripod screw is shorter
than 6.5 mm (9/32 in).
Cautions on the viewfinder
• Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder,
[a]
• Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder
heats up and may be deformed,
[b]
[a]
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