Sony HVR-Z5E Operation Guide - Page 71
Af Assist, Focus Macro, Handle Zoom, Speed Zoom, D.extender, Fader, Smth Slw Rec, Using The Menu - slow motion
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AF ASSIST When you set this function to [ON], you can temporarily focus manually using the focus ring during the auto focus adjustment. The default setting is [OFF]. b Notes • This function is effective only when the FOCUS switch is set to AUTO (p. 27). FOCUS MACRO When you set this function to [ON], you can focus on a subject within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet). The default setting is [ON]. When you set this function to [OFF] ( ), you can set fine focus on a subject further than 80 cm regardless of the zoom position although you will lose focus on a subject within 80 cm. HANDLE ZOOM You can select the zoom speed for the FIX position of the handle zoom switch from [1] (slow) through [8] (fast). The default setting is [3]. SPEED ZOOM When you set this function to [ON], you can increase the zoom speed of the zoom lever and the handle zoom. The default setting is [OFF]. b Notes • When you set this function to [ON], the operation sound of the zoom may also be recorded. D.EXTENDER When you set this function to [ON] ( ), the displayed image becomes 1.5 times larger. The image quality decreases because the image is digitally processed. This function helps you to focus on far-away subjects such as a wild bird away at a distance. The default setting is [OFF]. b Notes • This function is automatically set to [OFF] when you turn the power off and back on. FADER You can add visual effects to transition between scenes. 1 Select [WHITE FADER] or [BLACK FADER] during standby to fade in with the selected effect or recording to fade out with the selected effect. 2 Press the REC START/STOP button. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fading is complete. To cancel before starting the operation, select [OFF] in step 1. The setting will be cleared every time you press the REC START/STOP button. STBY Fading out WHITE FADER REC Fading in BLACK FADER b Notes • This function is automatically set to [OFF] when you turn the power off and back on. SMTH SLW REC Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the general recording conditions, can be recorded in smooth moving slow-motion. This is useful for recording fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing. Continued , 71 Using the Menu