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... not be able to format the memory card of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from images and screen indicators that are compatible with ... of other devices. Save all your camcorder and its screen Index US In this manual for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices with local...). If you insert a disc recorded with the AVCHD standard. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do not...
... not be able to format the memory card of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from images and screen indicators that are compatible with ... of other devices. Save all your camcorder and its screen Index US In this manual for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices with local...). If you insert a disc recorded with the AVCHD standard. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do not...
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US Index Table of Contents Search image indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the ...camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to change without notice. The screen indicators in this manual are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of NEX-VG30. Otherwise, the memory card may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may...
US Index Table of Contents Search image indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the ...camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to change without notice. The screen indicators in this manual are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of NEX-VG30. Otherwise, the memory card may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may...
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... variety of this unit The large-sized image sensor The camcorder is equipped with an APS-Csized (23.5 mm × 15.6 mm) CMOS image sensor. Manual operability The camcorder allows you to reduce the focus on the background in order to adjust aperture, shutter speed, gain, white balance, etc., during movie... The camcorder adopts an array microphone system that can zoom up to use α lenses (A-mount lenses) (sold separately) enables you to 11 times. The MANUAL dial and dedicated buttons are provided to enable you to use the camcorder in existing video cameras.
... variety of this unit The large-sized image sensor The camcorder is equipped with an APS-Csized (23.5 mm × 15.6 mm) CMOS image sensor. Manual operability The camcorder allows you to reduce the focus on the background in order to adjust aperture, shutter speed, gain, white balance, etc., during movie... The camcorder adopts an array microphone system that can zoom up to use α lenses (A-mount lenses) (sold separately) enables you to 11 times. The MANUAL dial and dedicated buttons are provided to enable you to use the camcorder in existing video cameras.
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Table of Contents Search image Shooting movies as clear as still images Defocusing the background (47) Adjusting the color (45) Focusing manually (41) In better brightness (70) Search image Shooting like film image (79) Achieving more impressive and artistic expression (72) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand Preventing camera shake (74) Following a moving subject (73) Shooting in low angle (45) US Index
Table of Contents Search image Shooting movies as clear as still images Defocusing the background (47) Adjusting the color (45) Focusing manually (41) In better brightness (70) Search image Shooting like film image (79) Achieving more impressive and artistic expression (72) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand Preventing camera shake (74) Following a moving subject (73) Shooting in low angle (45) US Index
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... movies and photos 40 Adjusting the zoom by the zoom ring 40 Adjusting the zoom with the zoom lever 40 Adjusting the focus manually 41 Using the expanded focus 42 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD 42 Selecting the recording mode...Adjusting the Shutter Speed 48 Adjusting Exposure 48 Advanced manual operation 49 Making good use of your camcorder 51 Deleting movies and photos 51 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 51 Dividing a movie 52 Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only 53 Saving movies and photos with a computer...
... movies and photos 40 Adjusting the zoom by the zoom ring 40 Adjusting the zoom with the zoom lever 40 Adjusting the focus manually 41 Using the expanded focus 42 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD 42 Selecting the recording mode...Adjusting the Shutter Speed 48 Adjusting Exposure 48 Advanced manual operation 49 Making good use of your camcorder 51 Deleting movies and photos 51 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 51 Dividing a movie 52 Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only 53 Saving movies and photos with a computer...
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...). Search image Index US 18 Table of Contents Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to attach a lens using the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens that comes with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH (the lens is attached to the instruction manual supplied with that lens. If you use another lens, refer to the camcorder...
...). Search image Index US 18 Table of Contents Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to attach a lens using the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens that comes with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH (the lens is attached to the instruction manual supplied with that lens. If you use another lens, refer to the camcorder...
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... Duo" media and SDXC memory cards. Search image Index US 28 Class 4 or faster Capacity (operation verified) Described in advance that is used with this manual 32 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 64 GB SD card Operation with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PROHG...
... Duo" media and SDXC memory cards. Search image Index US 28 Class 4 or faster Capacity (operation verified) Described in advance that is used with this manual 32 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 64 GB SD card Operation with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PROHG...
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.../CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) HDMI Cable (sold separately) 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with standard image quality (STD), they are...
.../CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) HDMI Cable (sold separately) 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with standard image quality (STD), they are...
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... If you use digital zoom when backlight compensation is activated by the face detection function, that rolls out when zooming. Move it to manual. Wider range of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto) Digital zoom Due to the operating instructions supplied with the zoom lever. ...Magnification setting by turning it further for a slower zoom. Search image Notes Do not grab or apply a strong force to MANUAL, depending on the lens to the lens cylinder that function is required. The lens may be damaged. You may be decreased. Before using...
... If you use digital zoom when backlight compensation is activated by the face detection function, that rolls out when zooming. Move it to manual. Wider range of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto) Digital zoom Due to the operating instructions supplied with the zoom lever. ...Magnification setting by turning it further for a slower zoom. Search image Notes Do not grab or apply a strong force to MANUAL, depending on the lens to the lens cylinder that function is required. The lens may be damaged. You may be decreased. Before using...
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... a subject behind a window covered with raindrops. To record horizontal stripes. To record a subject with the NEX-VG30H/VG30EH independently from three levels by turning it to manual. appears on the LCD screen in the background. To record a stationary subject using a tripod. ...; You can operate the zoom lever of the highmagnification power zoom lens supplied with little contrast between power zoom (SERVO) and manual zoom (MANUAL) on the lens. If you use a lens that of the lens are mutually independent. The speed may not change or ...
... a subject behind a window covered with raindrops. To record horizontal stripes. To record a subject with the NEX-VG30H/VG30EH independently from three levels by turning it to manual. appears on the LCD screen in the background. To record a stationary subject using a tripod. ...; You can operate the zoom lever of the highmagnification power zoom lens supplied with little contrast between power zoom (SERVO) and manual zoom (MANUAL) on the lens. If you use a lens that of the lens are mutually independent. The speed may not change or ...
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... camcorder that has more compatibility with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH is 0.3 m (11 7/8 in.) (Wide end) - 0.5 m (19 3/4 in.) (Telephoto end). Tips Pressing FOCUS switches [Auto] [DMF]* [Manual]. * Photos only Fine-tune manually after auto focus adjustment (Direct Manual Focus). US 42 Index When you... Notes Even though the image appears expanded on the screen, the recorded image is useful for easy and accurate manual focusing. This is not expanded. You cannot zoom in .) The mark shows the location of the attached lens, the ...
... camcorder that has more compatibility with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH is 0.3 m (11 7/8 in.) (Wide end) - 0.5 m (19 3/4 in.) (Telephoto end). Tips Pressing FOCUS switches [Auto] [DMF]* [Manual]. * Photos only Fine-tune manually after auto focus adjustment (Direct Manual Focus). US 42 Index When you... Notes Even though the image appears expanded on the screen, the recorded image is useful for easy and accurate manual focusing. This is not expanded. You cannot zoom in .) The mark shows the location of the attached lens, the ...
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... lamps Indoor () The white balance is appropriately adjusted for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set with +/- If the MANUAL button is pressed again, [Auto] is set in the case of [WB Color Temp.], and the setting becomes ineffective in the case of [WB B-A] or... the white balance B-A (blue to amber), or G-M (green to magenta) by touching [OPTION]. When [WB Color Temp.], [WB B-A] or [WB G-M] is assigned to the MANUAL button (p. 49), the value can be adjusted by pressing the...
... lamps Indoor () The white balance is appropriately adjusted for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set with +/- If the MANUAL button is pressed again, [Auto] is set in the case of [WB Color Temp.], and the setting becomes ineffective in the case of [WB B-A] or... the white balance B-A (blue to amber), or G-M (green to magenta) by touching [OPTION]. When [WB Color Temp.], [WB B-A] or [WB G-M] is assigned to the MANUAL button (p. 49), the value can be adjusted by pressing the...
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.... appears next to the aperture value. The aperture value adjustment range you can be adjusted by the MANUAL dial. Rotate the MANUAL dial to obtain the desired effect in your photography. This is highlighted, it can set the ...47 Pressing IRIS switches the setting mode between automatic and manual. Tips Press IRIS again to manual. Table of Contents Search image Adjusting manually Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial Use the MANUAL dial on the lens you use. Aperture value Switching ...
.... appears next to the aperture value. The aperture value adjustment range you can be adjusted by the MANUAL dial. Rotate the MANUAL dial to obtain the desired effect in your photography. This is highlighted, it can set the ...47 Pressing IRIS switches the setting mode between automatic and manual. Tips Press IRIS again to manual. Table of Contents Search image Adjusting manually Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial Use the MANUAL dial on the lens you use. Aperture value Switching ...
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... between 1/4 second and 1/10000 second in 60p movie mode (NEX-VG30/VG30H), 1/3 second and 1/10000 second in 50p movie mode (NEX-VG30E/ VG30EH), or 30 seconds and 1/4000 second in photo mode. It is difficult to manual. Conversely, set a slow Shutter Speed to emphasize the impression of...movement. You can be able to adjust the Shutter Speed. Pressing SHUTTER SPEED switches the setting mode between automatic and manual. appears next to the Shutter Speed value. Setting Value From left, IRIS, Gain (ISO), Shutter Speed Status Switching ...
... between 1/4 second and 1/10000 second in 60p movie mode (NEX-VG30/VG30H), 1/3 second and 1/10000 second in 50p movie mode (NEX-VG30E/ VG30EH), or 30 seconds and 1/4000 second in photo mode. It is difficult to manual. Conversely, set a slow Shutter Speed to emphasize the impression of...movement. You can be able to adjust the Shutter Speed. Pressing SHUTTER SPEED switches the setting mode between automatic and manual. appears next to the Shutter Speed value. Setting Value From left, IRIS, Gain (ISO), Shutter Speed Status Switching ...
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.... The Shutter Speed and gain (ISO)are adjusted to the ideal brightness automatically to fit the aperture value. [Exposure] manual ( ) When using the MANUAL dial when the setting value is adjusted based on the value set the brightness of the movies you change the assigned menu... the setting value disappears). US 49 Index The following icons. : Automatic : Exposure is set manually. Table of Contents To return to the MANUAL button Press and hold MANUAL down for when IRIS is an example for a few seconds. Items you can set in [Exposure], [Spot Meter...
.... The Shutter Speed and gain (ISO)are adjusted to the ideal brightness automatically to fit the aperture value. [Exposure] manual ( ) When using the MANUAL dial when the setting value is adjusted based on the value set the brightness of the movies you change the assigned menu... the setting value disappears). US 49 Index The following icons. : Automatic : Exposure is set manually. Table of Contents To return to the MANUAL button Press and hold MANUAL down for when IRIS is an example for a few seconds. Items you can set in [Exposure], [Spot Meter...
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... no shown next to it. Rotate the MANUAL dial to set the aperture value. US 50 Index The relationship between the three modes [Exposure] auto ( ) [Exposure] manual ( ) Full manual [Exposure], [Spot Meter] set to manual/ auto. When all of IRIS, Shutter ...Speed, Gain (ISO) is set to manual. At least, one of Contents Search image You can use full...
... no shown next to it. Rotate the MANUAL dial to set the aperture value. US 50 Index The relationship between the three modes [Exposure] auto ( ) [Exposure] manual ( ) Full manual [Exposure], [Spot Meter] set to manual/ auto. When all of IRIS, Shutter ...Speed, Gain (ISO) is set to manual. At least, one of Contents Search image You can use full...
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.... Table of Contents Saving images on an external media device You can save movies and photos on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 16).... Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. important data has not previously been saved on the external media device before use external media devices with a ...
.... Table of Contents Saving images on an external media device You can save movies and photos on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 16).... Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. important data has not previously been saved on the external media device before use external media devices with a ...
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... camcorder. If the external media device has the AC power cord (mains lead), connect it to confirm the image. To perform [Direct Copy] manually You can play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder (p. 37). You can perform [Direct Copy...] manually while the camcorder is connected to an external media device. Touch (MENU) [Edit/Copy] [Direct Copy] on the camcorder Connect ...
... camcorder. If the external media device has the AC power cord (mains lead), connect it to confirm the image. To perform [Direct Copy] manually You can play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder (p. 37). You can perform [Direct Copy...] manually while the camcorder is connected to an external media device. Touch (MENU) [Edit/Copy] [Direct Copy] on the camcorder Connect ...
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.... 1 Insert the recording media in either way of or . Table of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with standard definition image quality (STD). If you connect the S VIDEO plug only, you will be copied with the devices to be produced than...
.... 1 Insert the recording media in either way of or . Table of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with standard definition image quality (STD). If you connect the S VIDEO plug only, you will be copied with the devices to be produced than...
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... to the input jacks of the recording device. 3 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on 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...
... to the input jacks of the recording device. 3 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on 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...