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The number of images* or the time** that you can record on a disc
∗
When MODE (REC MODE) is set to NORMAL.
∗∗
The numbers in parentheses indicate the maximum recording time in continuous recording
Note
The number of images recordable on a disc may decrease depending on conditions.
Tip
The size of the image is indicated by the pixel unit. The higher the number of pixels, the more
information is included. So, an image that is saved using a large number of pixels is suitable
for a large-format print and one that is saved using a smaller number of pixels is suitable for
attaching to an E-mail. Normally, an image is recorded in the ratio of four to three to fit the
monitor ratio. This camera can also record the image in the ratio of three to two to
accommodate the most common printing paper size. This is the same ratio as the one used in
photo-developing shops.
MVC-CD200
MVC-CD300
Image size
Quality
STANDARD
FINE
1600×1200
Approx.
237
Approx.
132
1600 (3:2)
Approx.
237
Approx.
132
1024×768
Approx.
500
Approx.
321
640×480
Approx.
1300
Approx.
663
320 (HQ)
Approx. 355 (15) sec **
320×240
Approx. 1420 (60) sec **
160×112
Approx. 5400 (240) sec **
MOBILE
Approx. 1430
NORMAL
Approx. 560
Image size
Quality
STANDARD
FINE
2048×1536
Approx.
147
Approx. 81
2048 (3:2)
Approx.
147
Approx. 81
1600×1200
Approx.
237
Approx.
132
1280×960
Approx.
349
Approx.
197
640×480
Approx.
1300
Approx.
663
320 (HQ)
Approx. 355 (15) sec **
320×240
Approx. 1420 (60) sec **
160×112
Approx. 5400 (240) sec **
MOBILE
Approx. 1430
NORMAL
Approx. 560
2048×1536
2048 (3:2)
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Various recording
Recording with the
exposure fixed (AE
LOCK)
Mode dial:
/S/A/SCN
Once you press AE LOCK, the
exposure, now captured, is fixed. For
instance, this function is convenient in
the following use:
Measure the exposure of the desired
portion of the subject using the spot
light-metering function and fix its
exposure value by pressing AE LOCK.
Then, recompose the picture.
To release AE LOCK
Carry out one of the followings:
•
Press AE LOCK again after step
2
.
•
Release your finger from the shutter
button after step
3
.
•
Press down the shutter button in step
4
.
1
Set the mode dial to
, S, A,
or SCN.
2
Target the subject that has
desired exposure value, then
press AE LOCK.
The exposure is fixed and the AE-
L mark appears.
3
Target the subject you want
to record and press and hold
the shutter button halfway
down.
The focus is automatically
adjusted.
4
Press down the shutter
button.
2
1
3, 4
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Recording with the
manual adjustments
Mode dial: S/A/M
Once the shutter speed is adjusted
manually, the aperture will be
automatically adjusted to the suitable
value to attain correct exposure
according to the brightness of the
subject. Using the higher shutter speed,
you can record a fast-moving subject
with its motion frozen. And using the
lower shutter speed, you can record the
flow motion of a moving subject.
Once the aperture is adjusted manually,
the shutter speed will be automatically
adjusted to the suitable value to attain
correct exposure according to the
brightness of the subject. As selecting
a narrow aperture, the lens iris opens.
Using a narrow aperture, you can
record a subject with its background
unclear. And using a wide aperture,
you can record both the subject and the
background stand out clearly.
Shutter speed priority mode
1
Set the mode dial to S.
2
Select a shutter speed with
the jog dial, then press the
jog dial.
The shutter speed can be selected
from 8'' to 1/800 (MVC-CD200) or
8'' to 1/1000 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3
step.
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Aperture priority mode
1
Set the mode dial to A.
2
Select an aperture value with
the jog dial, then press the
jog dial.
The aperture value can be selected
from F2.8 to F11 (MVC-CD200)
or from F2 to F8 (MVC-CD300)
by 1/3 step.
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You can manually adjust the shutter
speed and aperture values to achieve
the desired shooting condition
according to your purpose. The
exposure value appears on the LCD
screen (page 67). And you can also
adjust this value according to your
taste. 0 EV is the most suitable value
set by the camera.
Note
If the setting is not appropriate in aperture
priority mode, shutter speed priority mode,
or manual exposure mode, the setting value
indicator on the LCD screen flashes when
the shutter button is pressed halfway down.
You can record in this setting, we, however,
recommend that you adjust the flashed-
value again.
Manual exposure mode
1
Set the mode dial to M.
2
Select the aperture value
indication with the jog dial,
then press the jog dial.
3
Select the aperture value with
the jog dial, then press the
jog dial.
4
Select the shutter speed
value indication with the jog
dial, then press the jog dial.
5
Select the shutter speed
value with the jog dial.
For details on available values, see
“Shutter speed priority mode” on
page 56, or “Aperture priority
mode” on page 56.
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5
449
640
640
640
FINE
+1.0EV
F5.6
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