Sony CCD-TR51 Operation Manual - Page 32

This section shows you some hints for better shooting. Achieving Better Camera Recording You can get better pictures following the hints below. How to hold the camera steadily For hand-held shots, it is important to hold the camcorder properly. • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip belt so that you can easily manipulate the camcorder with your thumb. • Place your right elbow firmly against your side. • Place your left hand under the camcorder to support It. When adjusting the focus manually. make sure the camcorder does not move. • Stand opposite the subject and let your feet take a comfortable stance. • Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup. Use a tripod Caution II you have a tripod fora still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. If a tripod is not available, try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. When attaching a tripod not manufactured by Sony, the length of the camera mounting screw must be less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inches). Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner part of the camcorder. Less than 6 5 mm (9/32 Inches) Keep the horizontal plane level You can easily determine the horizontal plane by using the viewfinder frame as a reference. 62 Chapter a: Additional information Plan ahead If you are going to edit the tape after recording, shoot the scene a little longer to make the editing easier. If you are not going to edit the tape after recording. first record a title and then use the START/STOP button to make a smooth recording. Shoot with the sun behind you When the light source is behind the subject, or in the following situations, the subject will be recorded too dark and the background too light. In such case, press BACK LIGHT. • The subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject. • Bright sources such as fluorescent or Incandescent lamps are included in the scene. • You are shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in front of a white background. In this case, the face will be recorded too dark. Use the video light To get the best colors, you must maintain a sufficient light level. Photography In the dark lamps or halogen lamps are recommended. Precautions On operation On care On copyright • Operate the camcorder on 6.0 V (battery pack), 75 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this manual. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Do not hold the camcorder by the viewfinder. • Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens. • Keep the LENS COVER switch set to CLOSE when not using the camera. • Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally. • Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. • Do not let sand gat Into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or dusty place, protect it from the sand on dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot he moaned. • Do not let the camcader get wet. Keep the camcorder from rain or SOS water. It may cause malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be !opened. When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the tape. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes. Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. 63 Chapter a: Additional Information