Sony PMW300K1, Operating Instructions Manual

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Changing Basic Settings 45
Record
ing
Peaking
When you turn the PEAKING control from its
left-end position, the peaking function is
activated. This function emphasizes the contours
of the images in the viewfinder, making manual
focusing easier.
The emphasis level is increased by turning the
control clockwise.
This function does not affect recording signals.
Turning the control back to its left stop position
deactivates the peaking function.
The emphasis level and color of the contours can
be set with “Peaking”
(page 92) of the VF SET
menu.
Adjusting in MF Mode
MF (Manual Focus) mode allows you to activate
Auto Focus momentarily when required.
Slide the focus ring forward (to lens hood side),
then set the FOCUS switch
(page 14) to
MANUAL.
In this mode, expanded focus function, peaking
function, one-push auto focus function and the
MF Assist function are activated.
Rotate the focus ring while looking at the
viewfinder screen to adjust the focus.
One-Push (Momentary) Auto Focusing
When you press the PUSH AF button, auto
focusing momentarily activates. One-Push Auto
Focusing is terminated when the subject comes
into focus.
MF Assist function
If you set “MF Assist” (page 82) in the CAMERA
SET menu to “On” to enable the MF Assist
function, auto focusing is engaged when you stop
rotating the lens operation ring, performing fine
focus adjustment for the subject in the center of
the screen. When the fine adjustment is
completed, automatic focusing with the MF
Assist function is terminated.
You can also enable the MF Assist function via
the Direct menu
(page 17) . When you set the
DISPLAY switch to ON, the selected focus mode
is displayed on the screen
(page 16) . The Direct
menu cannot be selected in a mode other than MF
mode.
Adjusting in AF Mode
AF (Auto Focus) mode adjusts the focus
automatically.
Slide the focus ring forward, then set the FOCUS
switch to AUTO.
Using Macro Mode
When you set the MACRO switch to ON in AF or
MF mode, Macro mode is activated, permitting
you to adjust the focus in a range that includes the
macro area.
The Macro mode is invalid in Full MF mode.
By activating the Steady Shot function of the
supplied lens, blurring of images due to camera
shaking can be reduced.
Press the STEADY SHOT button on the
lens.
Pressing the button turns the Steady Shot function
ON or OFF.
The setting of the Steady Shot function is
displayed in the viewfinder.
Note
If the camcorder is fixed to a tripod for stable
condition, deactivate the Steady Shot function.
Setting the shutter speed according to
the power-supply frequency
Activate the electronic shutter (page 43) and set
the shutter speed according to the power supply
frequency.
When the frequency is 50 Hz
Set the shutter speed to 1/50 or 1/100 seconds.
When the frequency is 60 Hz
Set the shutter speed to 1/60 or 1/120 seconds.
Eliminating Picture Blurring
(Steady Shot)
Flickers