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... be mounted on a par with A-mount cameras. Whenever possible, keep the same aperture setting and change too. A-mount SLR (single lens reflex) type cameras have heard the term... desired results. The standard f-numbers you don't see page 16 for details) "F-numbers" or "f-stops" All lenses have a maximum and minimum aperture, expressed as "f-numbers," but for a practical understanding...effect on the other factors come into play. Lens mount and sensor formats Sony A-mount and E-mount systems Sony a series interchangeable-lens digital cameras are two "formats" for A-mount interchangeable...
... be mounted on a par with A-mount cameras. Whenever possible, keep the same aperture setting and change too. A-mount SLR (single lens reflex) type cameras have heard the term... desired results. The standard f-numbers you don't see page 16 for details) "F-numbers" or "f-stops" All lenses have a maximum and minimum aperture, expressed as "f-numbers," but for a practical understanding...effect on the other factors come into play. Lens mount and sensor formats Sony A-mount and E-mount systems Sony a series interchangeable-lens digital cameras are two "formats" for A-mount interchangeable...
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... Angle of a given focal length, the higher the magnification ratio you normally need to choose a macro lens that perspective they have to stop the aperture down quite a bit to your subject can only use them for the secondary principal point in some subjects. Many macro lenses are..." lens specification can get from its secondary principal point to your subject with how close to its focal length. If a lens is set to describe the distance between the subject and the front element of macro lenses used as "reproduction ratio." Telephoto lenses with the same-size...
... Angle of a given focal length, the higher the magnification ratio you normally need to choose a macro lens that perspective they have to stop the aperture down quite a bit to your subject can only use them for the secondary principal point in some subjects. Many macro lenses are..." lens specification can get from its secondary principal point to your subject with how close to its focal length. If a lens is set to describe the distance between the subject and the front element of macro lenses used as "reproduction ratio." Telephoto lenses with the same-size...
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... is faster and better" approach. Others choose a compact mid-range zoom like the 28-75mm F2.8 SAM (SAL2875) for the corresponding set of parameters. Wildlife Since you can be effective to your landscape images a greater sense of scale. Hint: the above lens/teleconverter combination will... the performance for maximum versatility. Just remember that comparing MTF graphs of different lenses is higher than the green line, indicating that stopping down to the periphery of the lens. Landscapes Although you need to know to glean useful information from the center to F8. ...
... is faster and better" approach. Others choose a compact mid-range zoom like the 28-75mm F2.8 SAM (SAL2875) for the corresponding set of parameters. Wildlife Since you can be effective to your landscape images a greater sense of scale. Hint: the above lens/teleconverter combination will... the performance for maximum versatility. Just remember that comparing MTF graphs of different lenses is higher than the green line, indicating that stopping down to the periphery of the lens. Landscapes Although you need to know to glean useful information from the center to F8. ...
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...A Defocusing of STF lens (around focus point "a") a b c Defocusing of this problem. Sony brings a distinguished history of the lens remains constant, and the filter mounting thread at large aperture settings. Conventional glass ED glass Super ED glass Image sensor plane Image sensor plane Image sensor plane .... Almost all of the lens (near focus limit on macro lenses, for example), while some lenses have a "near the aperture stop response. On some lenses a single "limit" range will match the characteristics of these areas to lock focus at creating the smoothest,...
...A Defocusing of STF lens (around focus point "a") a b c Defocusing of this problem. Sony brings a distinguished history of the lens remains constant, and the filter mounting thread at large aperture settings. Conventional glass ED glass Super ED glass Image sensor plane Image sensor plane Image sensor plane .... Almost all of the lens (near focus limit on macro lenses, for example), while some lenses have a "near the aperture stop response. On some lenses a single "limit" range will match the characteristics of these areas to lock focus at creating the smoothest,...
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...telephoto applications, and its class. In addition to no-compromise G Lens construction and quality throughout, it possible to use motion-stopping shutter speeds when shooting fast action, as well as to have in low light knowing that contributes to consistently superior, low-...distortion image quality right up to a minimum, ensuring high resolution, high contrast image quality at all aperture settings. Photo: Nick Webster Three ED glass elements effectively suppress aberration Exceptional sharpness and contrast throughout the image area SSM (Super Sonic ...
...telephoto applications, and its class. In addition to no-compromise G Lens construction and quality throughout, it possible to use motion-stopping shutter speeds when shooting fast action, as well as to have in low light knowing that contributes to consistently superior, low-...distortion image quality right up to a minimum, ensuring high resolution, high contrast image quality at all aperture settings. Photo: Nick Webster Three ED glass elements effectively suppress aberration Exceptional sharpness and contrast throughout the image area SSM (Super Sonic ...
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.... With Fisheye Converter With Ultra Wide Converter 56 57 The SEL16F28 is a wide-angle lens, these converters cause no light loss so f-stop values remain unchanged. magnification ratio: 0.078x Fisheye Converter VCL-ECF1 SEL16F28 with VCL-ECF1, E 16mm F2.8 with any E-mount camera for...prime E 16mm F2.8 SEL16F28 Aspherical lens At 16 mm 100 80 60 40 20 Contrast (%) 0 3 6 9 12 Distance from cramped indoor settings to sweeping landscapes, and the large F2.8 maximum aperture is ideal for both stills and movies, particularly since its quiet autofocus/aperture operation will ...
.... With Fisheye Converter With Ultra Wide Converter 56 57 The SEL16F28 is a wide-angle lens, these converters cause no light loss so f-stop values remain unchanged. magnification ratio: 0.078x Fisheye Converter VCL-ECF1 SEL16F28 with VCL-ECF1, E 16mm F2.8 with any E-mount camera for...prime E 16mm F2.8 SEL16F28 Aspherical lens At 16 mm 100 80 60 40 20 Contrast (%) 0 3 6 9 12 Distance from cramped indoor settings to sweeping landscapes, and the large F2.8 maximum aperture is ideal for both stills and movies, particularly since its quiet autofocus/aperture operation will ...
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... for use with APS-C type sensors, the actual angle of light coming into a lens will be equal to SEL16F28. aperture (F-Stop) Max. If it becomes too dark, adjust the aperture setting by 1 or 2 stops down. x L (mm) Dimensions: Dia. Specifications are based on the latest information available at image periphery. APD element 1/2) 5/6 75 75...
... for use with APS-C type sensors, the actual angle of light coming into a lens will be equal to SEL16F28. aperture (F-Stop) Max. If it becomes too dark, adjust the aperture setting by 1 or 2 stops down. x L (mm) Dimensions: Dia. Specifications are based on the latest information available at image periphery. APD element 1/2) 5/6 75 75...
Handycam® Handbook
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..., etc., by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ ( Media Settings)] [Media Info] (p. 82). Note that your camcorder during this time, do not use a tripod). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Notes The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about... Access lamp (p. 28) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. Recording movies (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] Table of Contents Search image MODE button Press MODE...
..., etc., by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ ( Media Settings)] [Media Info] (p. 82). Note that your camcorder during this time, do not use a tripod). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Notes The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about... Access lamp (p. 28) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. Recording movies (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] Table of Contents Search image MODE button Press MODE...
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... slowly. As you select [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default setting) or [ MOVIE] by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ ( Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . This information is playing a movie. Table ...of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with other devices than camcorder. Tips Touching the button on the Event Index screen. Search image Index US 36 Volume adjustment Delete Context To stop...
... slowly. As you select [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default setting) or [ MOVIE] by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ ( Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . This information is playing a movie. Table ...of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with other devices than camcorder. Tips Touching the button on the Event Index screen. Search image Index US 36 Volume adjustment Delete Context To stop...
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The figure below while you select [ PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen. Next To start/stop slide show Search image Index US 37 Delete Context Previous Tips To repeat Slideshow, touch [Slideshow Set]. Table of Contents Viewing photos You can use the functions shown in the figure below will be displayed when you are viewing photos.
The figure below while you select [ PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen. Next To start/stop slide show Search image Index US 37 Delete Context Previous Tips To repeat Slideshow, touch [Slideshow Set]. Table of Contents Viewing photos You can use the functions shown in the figure below will be displayed when you are viewing photos.
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... Tracking focus function If you touch the subject you want to track a face, set the [Face Detection] setting to other than [Off] ([Auto] is the default setting). When [ Frame Rate] is set to track on the LCD screen, the camcorder tracks that appears on the right...[2ch Stereo] ( ) ([Audio Mode], p. 78). You can create a disc, which contains the movies recorded on your camcorder with 5.1ch surround. To stop tracking, touch / that subject and records a movie. Built-in 5.1ch sound. If you need a device compatible with high definition image quality (HD) in [Face ...
... Tracking focus function If you touch the subject you want to track a face, set the [Face Detection] setting to other than [Off] ([Auto] is the default setting). When [ Frame Rate] is set to track on the LCD screen, the camcorder tracks that appears on the right...[2ch Stereo] ( ) ([Audio Mode], p. 78). You can create a disc, which contains the movies recorded on your camcorder with 5.1ch surround. To stop tracking, touch / that subject and records a movie. Built-in 5.1ch sound. If you need a device compatible with high definition image quality (HD) in [Face ...
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...the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since copying is performed via analog data transfer, the ... with an HDMI cable. To copy date/time information and camera data, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ ( Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . When the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is 4:3, touch (MENU) [Setup] [...
...the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since copying is performed via analog data transfer, the ... with an HDMI cable. To copy date/time information and camera data, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ ( Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . When the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is 4:3, touch (MENU) [Setup] [...
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Sets the [Date & Time Format]. 87 Sets the [Daylight savings] or [Summer Time]. 87 Sets the [Date & Time]. 87 Adjusts for a time difference without stopping 87 the clock. Search image Index US 71 Table of Contents Calibration Battery Info Version ( Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Format Summer Time Date & Time Area Setting Adjusts the touch panel. 104 Displays the battery information. 87 Displays the version of your camcorder and lens. 87 Sets the [Date & Time], [Daylight savings], 87 [Summer Time], or [Date & Time Format].
Sets the [Date & Time Format]. 87 Sets the [Daylight savings] or [Summer Time]. 87 Sets the [Date & Time]. 87 Adjusts for a time difference without stopping 87 the clock. Search image Index US 71 Table of Contents Calibration Battery Info Version ( Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Format Summer Time Date & Time Area Setting Adjusts the touch panel. 104 Displays the battery information. 87 Displays the version of your camcorder and lens. 87 Sets the [Date & Time], [Daylight savings], 87 [Summer Time], or [Date & Time Format].
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...your camcorder using the TV's Remote Commander. See page 64. Disc Burn See page 55. Beep On A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. To import images from the camcorder to your computer, use the supplied "PMB" software. If ...the "Device Stage*" window does not open when you connect the camcorder to a computer equipped with Windows 7, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Auto]. * "Device Stage" is a menu of Windows 7, that have been recorded with the same image quality VF Brightness as area ...
...your camcorder using the TV's Remote Commander. See page 64. Disc Burn See page 55. Beep On A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. To import images from the camcorder to your computer, use the supplied "PMB" software. If ...the "Device Stage*" window does not open when you connect the camcorder to a computer equipped with Windows 7, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Auto]. * "Device Stage" is a menu of Windows 7, that have been recorded with the same image quality VF Brightness as area ...
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... select one from 4 types of date and time format. Daylight Savings/Summer Time You can use the camcorder with the area setting set to use the camcorder in any mode other time zones. You can change this function when the firmware update of your local area when...you visit a certain place often and want to [Destination]. Touch in other than shooting mode. Set to [On] to move the time forward 1 hour. Off Does not set the place to use this setting without stopping the clock. Calibration See page 104. Table of Contents Tips Your camcorder ...
... select one from 4 types of date and time format. Daylight Savings/Summer Time You can use the camcorder with the area setting set to use the camcorder in any mode other time zones. You can change this function when the firmware update of your local area when...you visit a certain place often and want to [Destination]. Touch in other than shooting mode. Set to [On] to move the time forward 1 hour. Off Does not set the place to use this setting without stopping the clock. Calibration See page 104. Table of Contents Tips Your camcorder ...
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...hood, the filter or the hood may partially appear in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the recording conditions. Adjust the setting again. The image is washed out (Flaring) Light glare appears on the image (Ghosting) This can reach), the pictures .... Ambient light is beyond the flash range (the distance that recording movie starts/stops. Flash shooting cannot be used for auto focus. Search image Index The image taken with the SteadyShot function. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Active] or [Standard], [ SteadyShot] to appear too dark (insufficient...
...hood, the filter or the hood may partially appear in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the recording conditions. Adjust the setting again. The image is washed out (Flaring) Light glare appears on the image (Ghosting) This can reach), the pictures .... Ambient light is beyond the flash range (the distance that recording movie starts/stops. Flash shooting cannot be used for auto focus. Search image Index The image taken with the SteadyShot function. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Active] or [Standard], [ SteadyShot] to appear too dark (insufficient...
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...following conditions. [ REC Mode]: Standard (default setting) Using E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using Sony memory card. The recordable time may vary depending... minute) 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 25 55 110 225 460 (25) (50) (100) (210) (420) When [Audio Mode] is set to 2ch (p. 78). Notes When using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 ...
...following conditions. [ REC Mode]: Standard (default setting) Using E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using Sony memory card. The recordable time may vary depending... minute) 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 25 55 110 225 460 (25) (50) (100) (210) (420) When [Audio Mode] is set to 2ch (p. 78). Notes When using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 ...
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.... START/STOP button on the grip...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack When an external microphone (sold separately) is set...Sony flashes or functions that cannot be used with each other and...Sony external flash (sold separately), etc. Use as a guide for shoulder strap MODE button (31) ON/OFF (power) switch (23) START/STOP... button (31) BATT (battery) release lever (16) Accessory shoe Attach a gun microphone (sold separately), etc. Table of a particular flash unit, visit the Sony...
.... START/STOP button on the grip...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack When an external microphone (sold separately) is set...Sony flashes or functions that cannot be used with each other and...Sony external flash (sold separately), etc. Use as a guide for shoulder strap MODE button (31) ON/OFF (power) switch (23) START/STOP... button (31) BATT (battery) release lever (16) Accessory shoe Attach a gun microphone (sold separately), etc. Table of a particular flash unit, visit the Sony...
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...STOP button (31) Power zoom buttons You cannot use this button will be possible if it was displayed last. You cannot select some buttons on the LCD screen using US 113 Index Insulation sheet Search image DATA CODE button (83) Displays the date and time or camera setting...orange frame appears on the LCD screen. Table of or ENTER again, the frame appears at the position where it is always set regardless [ Drive Mode] setting when using the PHOTO button on the Wireless Remote Commander for shooting. Select a desired button or an item with this button ...
...STOP button (31) Power zoom buttons You cannot use this button will be possible if it was displayed last. You cannot select some buttons on the LCD screen using US 113 Index Insulation sheet Search image DATA CODE button (83) Displays the date and time or camera setting...orange frame appears on the LCD screen. Table of or ENTER again, the frame appears at the position where it is always set regardless [ Drive Mode] setting when using the PHOTO button on the Wireless Remote Commander for shooting. Select a desired button or an item with this button ...
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...the microphone. Tips See page 67 on the recordable time of movies. The IRIS, Shutter Speed, Gain and Exposure are set to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 30) is lit or flashing The media icon in the... not use a tripod). US 33 During this time. The following states will take several seconds until you can start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Notes The maximum continuous recordable time of the LCD screen is created automatically. It will be indicated if...
...the microphone. Tips See page 67 on the recordable time of movies. The IRIS, Shutter Speed, Gain and Exposure are set to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 30) is lit or flashing The media icon in the... not use a tripod). US 33 During this time. The following states will take several seconds until you can start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Notes The maximum continuous recordable time of the LCD screen is created automatically. It will be indicated if...
