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Chapter 5
Adjustments and Settings
Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings
Adjusting the Lens
Macrophotography
Use the macro function when the subject is less than
about 90 cm (3 feet) (for the VCL-916BYA) from the
front of the lens. It is possible to shoot close-ups down
to a range of 10 mm (wide angle, f = 9 mm).
1
Bring the lens up to the subject so that the image is
the required size.
2
Move the focusing ring to the closest focus
position.
3
Slide the MACRO button toward the rear of the
camera, and turn the MACRO ring fully in the
direction shown by the arrow.
4
Move the ZOOM selector to the M position, and
turn the manual zoom control to focus the image.
Ending close-up shooting
Return the MACRO ring to its original position (turn
fully in the opposite direction to the arrow in the
figure).
Reducing the size of the image
After completing steps
1
to
4
above, if you wish to
reduce the size of the image, turn the MACRO ring
back slightly, then use the manual zoom control again
to focus the image.
1
F.f
MACRO
S
M
ZOOM
4
2
3
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Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings
Settings for special cases
The background is very bright, and the
subject is too dark.
Settings for Special Cases
Setting
Effect
Set the A.IRIS MODE switch to BACK L,
turning the indicator on.
This lightens the foreground.
The subject is under a spotlight.
Set the A.IRIS MODE switch tp SPOT L,
turning the indicator on.
This prevents white burn-out in highlights
of faces and clothes.
The subject is completely still (e.g. when
shooting documents, drawings, etc.).
Enable the EVS (Enhanced Vertical
definition System) function.
(See page
75.)
Note
Enabling the EVS function tends to
increase the occurrence of aliasing
problems (moiré patterns). Therefore,
normally leave the function disabled.
This enhances the vertical resolution.
When you wish to give a lush effect, as
when shooting a wedding or similar
occasion.
Use the HISAT file. (Access advanced
menu page 9 with the SET UP switch
set to FILE.)
This increases the saturation of primary
colors.
Shooting under fluorescent lighting.
Use the FL file. (Access advanced menu
page 9 with the SET UP switch set to
FILE.)
This eliminates the blue-green cast, and
restores natural hues.
Shooting conditions
When shooting bright areas mixed with
dark areas (Example: A person indoors
looking through a window at a bright
landscape outdoors)
Set DL to ON in the advanced menu
page 2 and, then set the OUTPUT/DL/
DCC+ switch to CAM DL.
Prevents white breakup and color faults
in bright areas.
When adjusting for skin detail or tone
(Example: When shooting to hide skin
details)
See “Skin Detail Correction” or
“Adjusting Color in the Specified Area”
(page 84).
Adjusts the skin detail or tone to a
designated active area.
When you wish to give pictures a natural
taste created by film camera.
Use the FILMLIKE file. (Access
advanced menu page 9 with the SET UP
switch set to FILE.)
The “filmlike” effect is added to the
picture.
To make focusing before shooting
easier.
Press the EZ FOCUS button, turning the
“easy focus” function on.
This opens the iris, to make it easier to
focus before beginning shooting.
To begin shooting immediately when
there is no time to make adjustments.
Set the EZ MODE switch to the ON
position.
This provides automatic adjustment to a
set of standard values, to allow
immediate shooting.
