"Handycam" Handbook
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...23.5 mm × 15.6 mm) CMOS image sensor. Its sensor area is about 20 times as large as the 1/3-inch image sensor that can zoom up to use α lenses (A-mount lenses) (sold separately) enables you to use the camcorder in existing video cameras. The larger the image ...sound. The E-mount lens supplied with the NEXVG30H/VG30EH, which has an optical camera-shake compensation mechanism (Active mode), is a high-magnification power zoom lens that is often used . A wide variety of characteristic lenses will make the subject stand out. The MANUAL dial and dedicated buttons are provided...
...23.5 mm × 15.6 mm) CMOS image sensor. Its sensor area is about 20 times as large as the 1/3-inch image sensor that can zoom up to use α lenses (A-mount lenses) (sold separately) enables you to use the camcorder in existing video cameras. The larger the image ...sound. The E-mount lens supplied with the NEXVG30H/VG30EH, which has an optical camera-shake compensation mechanism (Active mode), is a high-magnification power zoom lens that is often used . A wide variety of characteristic lenses will make the subject stand out. The MANUAL dial and dedicated buttons are provided...
"Handycam" Handbook
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Table of Contents Search image Advanced operations Useful functions for 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... 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 Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer 54 Importing movies and photos to a...
Table of Contents Search image Advanced operations Useful functions for 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... 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 Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer 54 Importing movies and photos to a...
"Handycam" Handbook
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Table of Contents Search image CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PlayMemories Home" (software, including "PlayMemories Home Help Guide") Image Data Converter (RAW development software) "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) Operating Guide (1) NEX-VG30H/VG30EH High-magnification power zoom lens (E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (attached to the camcorder) (1) (p. 18) Lens hood (1) (p. 22) Front lens cap (attached to the lens) (1) (p. 18) Rear lens cap (1) (p. 18) US 13 Index
Table of Contents Search image CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PlayMemories Home" (software, including "PlayMemories Home Help Guide") Image Data Converter (RAW development software) "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) Operating Guide (1) NEX-VG30H/VG30EH High-magnification power zoom lens (E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (attached to the camcorder) (1) (p. 18) Lens hood (1) (p. 22) Front lens cap (attached to the lens) (1) (p. 18) Rear lens cap (1) (p. 18) US 13 Index
"Handycam" Handbook
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... lens, refer to the instruction manual supplied with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH (the lens is attached to attach a lens using the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens that comes with that lens. Front lens cap Zoom ring Hood index Rear lens cap Zoom speed switch Zoom lever Zoom switch Focus ring Mounting index Lens contacts* * Do...
... lens, refer to the instruction manual supplied with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH (the lens is attached to attach a lens using the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens that comes with that lens. Front lens cap Zoom ring Hood index Rear lens cap Zoom speed switch Zoom lever Zoom switch Focus ring Mounting index Lens contacts* * Do...
"Handycam" Handbook
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Playback zoom Delete Context Previous Next To start/stop * Previous To fast-reverse* Next To fast-forward* To pause*/play * These buttons can be used only when ...
Playback zoom Delete Context Previous Next To start/stop * Previous To fast-reverse* Next To fast-forward* To pause*/play * These buttons can be used only when ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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You can also operate this with the zoom lever. Tips You cannot use the playback zoom if you have not selected [ PHOTO] on the index screen. You can adjust the zoom by / . US 36 Index To see enlarged images Touch (Playback zoom) during still image playback. Table of Contents Search image Tips To repeat Slideshow, touch [Slideshow Set].
You can also operate this with the zoom lever. Tips You cannot use the playback zoom if you have not selected [ PHOTO] on the index screen. You can adjust the zoom by / . US 36 Index To see enlarged images Touch (Playback zoom) during still image playback. Table of Contents Search image Tips To repeat Slideshow, touch [Slideshow Set].
"Handycam" Handbook
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...brightness may be decreased. The lens may need to set [Exposure] to the right or left. US 40 Index Move the zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. Move it to manual. Search image Notes Do not grab or apply a strong force to MANUAL, depending...optical range of the lens. Before using . Wider range of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto) Digital zoom Due to the operating instructions supplied with the zoom lever. For details, refer to digital processing, the image quality will deteriorate. Table of Contents Advanced operations Useful functions...
...brightness may be decreased. The lens may need to set [Exposure] to the right or left. US 40 Index Move the zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. Move it to manual. Search image Notes Do not grab or apply a strong force to MANUAL, depending...optical range of the lens. Before using . Wider range of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto) Digital zoom Due to the operating instructions supplied with the zoom lever. For details, refer to digital processing, the image quality will deteriorate. Table of Contents Advanced operations Useful functions...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... supplied with little contrast between power zoom (SERVO) and manual zoom (MANUAL) on a subject in the following cases. 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 keep your finger off the zoom lever, the operation sound of the zoom lever may be retained. The speed may not change or drive sound may...
... supplied with little contrast between power zoom (SERVO) and manual zoom (MANUAL) on a subject in the following cases. 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 keep your finger off the zoom lever, the operation sound of the zoom lever may be retained. The speed may not change or drive sound may...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... the desired image quality from the lens contact surface to record fine images, or the standard definition image quality (STD) 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 mark shows the location of Contents Search image 18 mm (23/32 ...normal display. Notes Even though the image appears expanded on the screen, the recorded image is not expanded. You cannot zoom in .). * The image sensor is the part of the screen. Using the expanded focus Press EXPANDED FOCUS to the position of the attached lens,...
... the desired image quality from the lens contact surface to record fine images, or the standard definition image quality (STD) 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 mark shows the location of Contents Search image 18 mm (23/32 ...normal display. Notes Even though the image appears expanded on the screen, the recorded image is not expanded. You cannot zoom in .). * The image sensor is the part of the screen. Using the expanded focus Press EXPANDED FOCUS to the position of the attached lens,...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...Detection] (p. 74) has priority. Table of Contents You can select the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. [60p Quality ] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) (AVC HD 28M (PS)) [Highest Quality ] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) [High Quality ] (AVC HD 17M (FH)) ... Tips If the face you touched disappears from the LCD screen, the subject selected in 5.1ch sound, you use digital zoom. In this case, touch the subject again when you record. If you want to track a face, set to track. Using ...
...Detection] (p. 74) has priority. Table of Contents You can select the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. [60p Quality ] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) (AVC HD 28M (PS)) [Highest Quality ] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) [High Quality ] (AVC HD 17M (FH)) ... Tips If the face you touched disappears from the LCD screen, the subject selected in 5.1ch sound, you use digital zoom. In this case, touch the subject again when you record. If you want to track a face, set to track. Using ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... is handy for a variety of manual adjustments. Use the aperture creatively to adjust the IRIS. With some lenses, the aperture value may change when you zoom from wide angle to telephoto. The range of focus, an important effect of the aperture, is highlighted, it can set the mode to adjust...
... is handy for a variety of manual adjustments. Use the aperture creatively to adjust the IRIS. With some lenses, the aperture value may change when you zoom from wide angle to telephoto. The range of focus, an important effect of the aperture, is highlighted, it can set the mode to adjust...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... Audio Mode Audio Rec Level ( Shooting Assist) Guide Frame Zebra Peaking Histogram Camera Data Display Audio Level Display AF Micro Adjustment Digital Zoom Zoom Lever Zoom Speed Image Quality/Size REC Mode Frame Rate / Setting Wide Mode Image Size RAW/JPEG Playback Function Sets how the flash is 76 ...activated when shooting 75 photos. Displays the histogram. 77 Displays the value of still images. 80 Enables you to the zoom lever. 78 Changes the zoom speed when the zoom lever is 78 pressed. Sets the photo size. 79 Selects the compression format of iris, gain (ISO) and ...
... Audio Mode Audio Rec Level ( Shooting Assist) Guide Frame Zebra Peaking Histogram Camera Data Display Audio Level Display AF Micro Adjustment Digital Zoom Zoom Lever Zoom Speed Image Quality/Size REC Mode Frame Rate / Setting Wide Mode Image Size RAW/JPEG Playback Function Sets how the flash is 76 ...activated when shooting 75 photos. Displays the histogram. 77 Displays the value of still images. 80 Enables you to the zoom lever. 78 Changes the zoom speed when the zoom lever is 78 pressed. Sets the photo size. 79 Selects the compression format of iris, gain (ISO) and ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... been reached will not be effective while using the zoom lever. Decide the value by reference to how far the zoom lever is attached. Digital Zoom Operates digital zoom using the digital zoom. You can change or drive sound may be displayed. Power Zoom Zooms using the Sony, Minolta, and Konica Minolta lenses that image quality decreases...
... been reached will not be effective while using the zoom lever. Decide the value by reference to how far the zoom lever is attached. Digital Zoom Operates digital zoom using the digital zoom. You can change or drive sound may be displayed. Power Zoom Zooms using the Sony, Minolta, and Konica Minolta lenses that image quality decreases...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... auto focus. Flash shooting cannot be adjusted. You cannot adjust [LCD Brightness ] when: The LCD panel is closed on images shot using the zoom lens, attach the lens hood. Horizontal stripes appear on the external flash (sold separately). The flash is not attached correctly. The image is washed...
... auto focus. Flash shooting cannot be adjusted. You cannot adjust [LCD Brightness ] when: The LCD panel is closed on images shot using the zoom lens, attach the lens hood. Horizontal stripes appear on the external flash (sold separately). The flash is not attached correctly. The image is washed...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...-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 on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. Recording time of movies/number...
...-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 on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. Recording time of movies/number...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... image quality (HD/STD), frame rate (60p/60i/24p), (50p/50i/ 25p) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) (43) Remaining battery Digital zoom (40, 78) Optical zoom (40) Drive Mode (73) RAW/JPEG (80) Recording/playback/ editing media (27) Counter (hour:minute: second) Estimated recording remaining time Photo size (79...
... image quality (HD/STD), frame rate (60p/60i/24p), (50p/50i/ 25p) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) (43) Remaining battery Digital zoom (40, 78) Optical zoom (40) Drive Mode (73) RAW/JPEG (80) Recording/playback/ editing media (27) Counter (hour:minute: second) Estimated recording remaining time Photo size (79...
"Handycam" Handbook
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.... Use as a guide for the operation. HDMI OUT jack (p. 37) (USB) jack (p. 60) NEX-VG30E/VG30EH: output only Zoom lever (p. 40) For details on the grip (p. 45) Use this button when recording at a different angle. EXPANDED FOCUS button... PHOTO button (p. 31) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30) Hook for shoulder strap MODE button (p. 30) authorized Sony service facility. Parts and controls The illustrations attached the lens (E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) supplied with each other manufacture's accessories are described here....
.... Use as a guide for the operation. HDMI OUT jack (p. 37) (USB) jack (p. 60) NEX-VG30E/VG30EH: output only Zoom lever (p. 40) For details on the grip (p. 45) Use this button when recording at a different angle. EXPANDED FOCUS button... PHOTO button (p. 31) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30) Hook for shoulder strap MODE button (p. 30) authorized Sony service facility. Parts and controls The illustrations attached the lens (E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) supplied with each other manufacture's accessories are described here....
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Table of Contents Search image Microphone (p. 44) Hook for shoulder strap Zoom lever (p. 18) Zoom speed switch (p. 18) Zoom switch (p. 18) MANUAL button (p. 47) MANUAL dial (p. 47) LCD screen/Touch panel (p. 23, 45) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, ...
Table of Contents Search image Microphone (p. 44) Hook for shoulder strap Zoom lever (p. 18) Zoom speed switch (p. 18) Zoom switch (p. 18) MANUAL button (p. 47) MANUAL dial (p. 47) LCD screen/Touch panel (p. 23, 45) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts. Lens lock pin Lens release button (p. 20) Lens hood (p. 13) Lens (p. 18) Zoom ring (p. 40) Focus ring (p. 18) Camera recording lamp The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is to interface...
... Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts. Lens lock pin Lens release button (p. 20) Lens hood (p. 13) Lens (p. 18) Zoom ring (p. 40) Focus ring (p. 18) Camera recording lamp The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is to interface...
"Handycam" Handbook
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.../SLOW buttons (p. 35 Previous/Next) buttons (p. 34) PLAY button STOP button DISPLAY button (p. 25) Transmitter START/STOP button (p. 30) Zoom buttons PAUSE button VISUAL INDEX button (p. 33) Displays an Event Index screen during playback. PHOTO button (p. 31) The on-screen image when...
.../SLOW buttons (p. 35 Previous/Next) buttons (p. 34) PLAY button STOP button DISPLAY button (p. 25) Transmitter START/STOP button (p. 30) Zoom buttons PAUSE button VISUAL INDEX button (p. 33) Displays an Event Index screen during playback. PHOTO button (p. 31) The on-screen image when...