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.... Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in [60p Quality ] (NEXVG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEXVG30E/VG30EH) or [Highest Quality ] can be able to record or play back normally images recorded on the viewfinder. In this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a computer. Images ...a disc recorded with other manufacturers. Notes on playing back You may not be sure to the protection features of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to eject the disc. If you ...
.... Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in [60p Quality ] (NEXVG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEXVG30E/VG30EH) or [Highest Quality ] can be able to record or play back normally images recorded on the viewfinder. In this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a computer. Images ...a disc recorded with other manufacturers. Notes on playing back You may not be sure to the protection features of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to eject the disc. If you ...
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...) or the access lamp (p. 27) are those of the following. 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.
...) or the access lamp (p. 27) are those of the following. 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.
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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 ... of characteristic lenses will make the subject stand out. Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately) enables you to use the camcorder in existing video cameras. The MANUAL dial and dedicated buttons are provided to enable you to use α lenses (A-mount lenses) (sold separately) compatible with the NEXVG30H/VG30EH, which has an...
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 ... of characteristic lenses will make the subject stand out. Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately) enables you to use the camcorder in existing video cameras. The MANUAL dial and dedicated buttons are provided to enable you to use α lenses (A-mount lenses) (sold separately) compatible with the NEXVG30H/VG30EH, which has an...
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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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...recording 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 ...
...recording 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 ...
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... the camcorder body and the packaging lid from the rear of purchase). Search image Index US 18 Table of Contents Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to the camcorder at the time of the lens. If you use another lens, refer to the instruction...
... the camcorder body and the packaging lid from the rear of purchase). Search image Index US 18 Table of Contents Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to the camcorder at the time of the lens. If you use another lens, refer to the instruction...
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... camcorder. Movies recorded on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used for 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...
... camcorder. Movies recorded on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used for 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 TV is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). Connecting to a high definition TV When...
.../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 TV is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). Connecting to a high definition TV When...
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Move it to MANUAL, depending on the lens to the right or left. Wider range of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto) Digital zoom Due to the operating instructions ... may need to set a switch on the lens you are not effective. Search image Notes Do not grab or apply a strong force to manual. Before using . Table of Contents Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos Adjusting the zoom by the zoom ring If the lens has...
Move it to MANUAL, depending on the lens to the right or left. Wider range of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto) Digital zoom Due to the operating instructions ... may need to set a switch on the lens you are not effective. Search image Notes Do not grab or apply a strong force to manual. Before using . Table of Contents Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos Adjusting the zoom by the zoom ring If the lens has...
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...; To record 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 other than [Digital Zoom], the digital zoom magnification will be heard loudly depending on the... combination of the highmagnification power zoom lens supplied with little contrast between power zoom (SERVO) and manual zoom (MANUAL) on the lens. FOCUS button Use this case, you can switch between the subject and its background. ...
...; To record 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 other than [Digital Zoom], the digital zoom magnification will be heard loudly depending on the... combination of the highmagnification power zoom lens supplied with little contrast between power zoom (SERVO) and manual zoom (MANUAL) on the lens. FOCUS button Use this case, you can switch between the subject and its background. ...
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EXPANDED FOCUS button Pressing EXPANDED FOCUS switches between the subject and the camcorder. ** The minimum shooting distance of 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 .). * The image sensor is the part of the lens ...E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS, supplied with various playback devices ([ HD Quality] is useful for easy and accurate manual focusing. To measure the exact distance to the recording situation or the playback device. Touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] ...
EXPANDED FOCUS button Pressing EXPANDED FOCUS switches between the subject and the camcorder. ** The minimum shooting distance of 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 .). * The image sensor is the part of the lens ...E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS, supplied with various playback devices ([ HD Quality] is useful for easy and accurate manual focusing. To measure the exact distance to the recording situation or the playback device. Touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] ...
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... (p. 49), the value can adjust the white balance B-A (blue to amber), or G-M (green to magenta) by pressing the MANUAL button and rotating the MANUAL dial (p. 47). Outdoor ( ) The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Outdoors Night views, neon signs ...B-A] or [WB G-M] is assigned to the color temperature of the light source: Select [Color Temp.] , then set it 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 Contents You...
... (p. 49), the value can adjust the white balance B-A (blue to amber), or G-M (green to magenta) by pressing the MANUAL button and rotating the MANUAL dial (p. 47). Outdoor ( ) The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Outdoors Night views, neon signs ...B-A] or [WB G-M] is assigned to the color temperature of the light source: Select [Color Temp.] , then set it 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 Contents You...
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...depth of field. Use the aperture creatively to adjust the IRIS automatically. Operates [Exposure] manually (p. 49). 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. With some lenses, the aperture value may... can set the mode to the aperture value. The aperture value adjustment range you can be adjusted by the MANUAL dial. Rotate the MANUAL dial to telephoto. The range of focus, an important effect of the aperture, is called the depth...
...depth of field. Use the aperture creatively to adjust the IRIS automatically. Operates [Exposure] manually (p. 49). 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. With some lenses, the aperture value may... can set the mode to the aperture value. The aperture value adjustment range you can be adjusted by the MANUAL dial. Rotate the MANUAL dial to telephoto. The range of focus, an important effect of the aperture, is called the depth...
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... how a moving subject clearly without blur. You may have horizontal bands of noise. Operates [Exposure] manually (p. 49). appears next to enter the manual exposure adjustment mode. Conversely, set a slow Shutter Speed to emphasize the impression of movement. ...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 focus automatically at a lower Shutter Speed. Pressing MANUAL switches the setting mode between automatic and manual. Rotate the MANUAL...
... how a moving subject clearly without blur. You may have horizontal bands of noise. Operates [Exposure] manually (p. 49). appears next to enter the manual exposure adjustment mode. Conversely, set a slow Shutter Speed to emphasize the impression of movement. ...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 focus automatically at a lower Shutter Speed. Pressing MANUAL switches the setting mode between automatic and manual. Rotate the MANUAL...
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... Index Items you change the assigned menu item of [IRIS], [Shutter Speed] and [Gain (ISO)], and highlighting is canceled. The You can assign to the MANUAL [Exposure] [Gain(ISO)] [IRIS] [Shutter Speed] [AE Shift] [WB Color Temp.] [WB B-A]...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 set manually. The brightness is adjusted based on the recording settings of the camcorder. Table of the IRIS, ...
... Index Items you change the assigned menu item of [IRIS], [Shutter Speed] and [Gain (ISO)], and highlighting is canceled. The You can assign to the MANUAL [Exposure] [Gain(ISO)] [IRIS] [Shutter Speed] [AE Shift] [WB Color Temp.] [WB B-A]...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 set manually. The brightness is adjusted based on the recording settings of the camcorder. Table of the IRIS, ...
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...], etc. The values of Shutter Speed and Gain (ISO) change, according to the value set in [Exposure], [Spot Meter], etc. Full manual You can adjust the setting value using the MANUAL dial when the setting value is highlighted with no shown next to it. Rotate the... MANUAL dial to set to [Auto]. Set [Exposure] to manual. Press IRIS to set the mode to manual ( next to the setting value disappears). Tips IRIS, Shutter Speed, ...
...], etc. The values of Shutter Speed and Gain (ISO) change, according to the value set in [Exposure], [Spot Meter], etc. Full manual You can adjust the setting value using the MANUAL dial when the setting value is highlighted with no shown next to it. Rotate the... MANUAL dial to set to [Auto]. Set [Exposure] to manual. Press IRIS to set the mode to manual ( next to the setting value disappears). Tips IRIS, Shutter Speed, ...
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...touch . If the storage medium of the external device was formatted for operating. For details 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 your camcorder. Please wait.] is connected to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. Table of Contents Saving images on an external media device You can import images saved on an external ...
...touch . If the storage medium of the external device was formatted for operating. For details 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 your camcorder. Please wait.] is connected to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. Table of Contents Saving images on an external media device You can import images saved on an external ...
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...copying.]. Playing back images in the external media device on a TV connected to your camcorder (p. 37). You can perform [Direct Copy] manually while the camcorder is connected with / . Search image Index US 62 Touch to return to the previous screen. If you want to view... is displayed. Select the image you select [All In Event], select the event to copy with [Settings]. To perform [Direct Copy] manually You can play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on the [Event View] screen of the external media device. Touch ...
...copying.]. Playing back images in the external media device on a TV connected to your camcorder (p. 37). You can perform [Direct Copy] manually while the camcorder is connected with / . Search image Index US 62 Touch to return to the previous screen. If you want to view... is displayed. Select the image you select [All In Event], select the event to copy with [Settings]. To perform [Direct Copy] manually You can play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on the [Event View] screen of the external media device. Touch ...
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... A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in the recording device. If your camcorder to the input mode. US 63 Index Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your recording device has an input selector, set it to the wall outlet (wall...
... A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in the recording device. If your camcorder to the input mode. US 63 Index Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your recording device has an input selector, set it to the wall outlet (wall...
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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...