Sony NEX-FS700R, Handbook

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AUTOMATED FUNCTIONS
Video Settings
AUTO EXPOSURE (AE) function lets you control
image brightness automatically
Moving the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO enables automatic
adjustments of the iris, gain, shutter speed and white balance
settings. You can start shooting right away without checking
those settings.
AUTO EXPOSURE (AE) is a camcorder function that controls
all or some of the iris, shutter speed and gain parameters
automatically to achieve ideal brightness for videos.
With the NEX-FS700R, the above parameters, as well as
white balance, are controlled automatically when the AUTO/
MANUAL switch is moved to AUTO. Please note that automatic
control of iris is only possible when an E-mount lens is used.
When another maker’s lens is used, iris remains under manual
control, while other parameters are adjusted automatically.
When the AUTO/MANUAL switch is in the MANUAL position,
pressing the specific button for a particular parameter, such
as the GAIN button, lets you switch between the AUTO and
MANUAL modes just for that parameter (gain in the case of the
button). The [A] icon next to a parameter indicates it is being
controlled automatically.
Even when the AE function is used, it cannot produce perfect
results under all lighting conditions. But by also utilizing
support functions, you can use the AE function effectively.
AUTO/MANUAL control display
*1 Iris position moves to either F3.5 or maximum iris in AUTO FOCUS mode.
*2 Iris position moves to either F3.5 or maximum iris in PUSH AUTO focus mode while exposure is adjusted by shutter speed.
LA-EA1 LA-EA2
A-mount
Lens Type
Focus Iris Focus Iris
AUTO
FOCUS
MANUAL
FOCUS
PUSH
AUTO
AUTO MANUAL IRIS
PUSH
AUTO
AUTO
FOCUS
MANUAL
FOCUS
PUSH
AUTO
AUTO MANUAL IRIS
PUSH
AUTO
SSM No Yes No No Yes No Yes* 1 Yes Yes* 2 No Yes Yes
SAM No Yes No No Yes No Yes* 1 Yes Yes* 2 No Yes Yes
Coupler No Yes No No Yes No Yes* 1 Yes Yes* 2 No Yes Yes
Comparison Chart for LA-EA1 and LA-EA2 (When used with NEX-FS700R)
About automated functions
For documentaries and events requiring maximum mobility, automated functions such as Auto Focus and Auto Exposure
reduce the workload so that you can concentrate on tracking the subject.
The 11 x powered zoom lens and E-Mount lens supplied with the NEX-FS700R are compatible with Auto Focus and Auto Exposure.
A-Mount lenses also support the following automated functions when used in conjunction with the LA-EA1 or LA-EA2 mount
adaptor.
AUTO/MANUAL switch GAIN button