AX100 Operation
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Tips for Shooting Video with the AX100
Manual Focus.
A common technique is allowing the camera to auto focus on your
subject (or on something about the same distance from you as your subject), then
switch to manual focus. This ‘freezes’ the focus at that distance – no hunting or
seeking. The GP34A wide angle port further provides a large depth of field (DOF),
so most everything in front of your camera will be in focus, too.
Note however, that the auto focus capability of the AX100 and CX900 cameras is
remarkably good. If your subject has detail and contrast, the camera will accurately
track focus.
You may find auto focus in such situations can be of benefit to your
video.
Image Stabilization.
The Sony AX100 and CX900 cameras have built-in image
stabilization functions. These are useful above water for steady, even shots.
Housing Care and Maintenance
Proper care of your Gates housing is important to provide you reliable operation and
long life. You’ll find all the guidelines in the “Housing Care and Maintenance” document
included with your Gates housing. You can also find it on Gates web site at
www.GatesHousings.com
.
O-Ring Care and Maintenance
Your Gates housing has 2 serviceable o-rings. One is located between the mating
halves of the housing (the large orange one), and one is located on the Port.
Servicing the o-rings is easy and covered in the “Housing Care and Maintenance”
document in this package. It can also be found on the Gates website at
www.gateshousings.com
.
CAUTION:
Do not lubricate the large orange o-ring! It is a special silicone o-
ring and can be damaged by petroleum-based lubricants.
CAUTION:
Never use metal tools or objects for removing o-rings!
