Sony NEX-VG30H "Handycam" Handbook - Page 41

Adjusting the focus manually, To set the zoom speed

Get Sony NEX-VG30H PDF manuals and user guides View all Sony NEX-VG30H manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Page 41 highlights

Table of Contents  The zoom speed range differs depending on the power zoom lens you use. The speed may not change or drive sound may be heard loudly depending on the combination of lens and [Zoom Speed] setting. Trial shooting is suggested before actual shooting.  You can operate the zoom lever of the highmagnification power zoom lens supplied with the NEX-VG30H/VG30EH independently from the zoom lever on the camcorder. In this case, you can switch between power zoom (SERVO) and manual zoom (MANUAL) on the lens. When you use the power zoom (SERVO), you can select the zoom speed from three levels by the zoom speed switch on the lens. The zoom setting of the camcorder and that of the lens are mutually independent. Search image  Notes  Be sure to keep your finger on the zoom lever. If you move your finger off the zoom lever, the operation sound of the zoom lever may also be recorded.  You cannot use the digital zoom when you set [ RAW/JPEG] to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG].  Tips  The digital zoom and the optical zoom can be used together.  When you set [Zoom Lever] (p. 78) to other than [Digital Zoom], the digital zoom magnification will be retained. Adjusting the focus manually If the lens has a focusing ring, you can adjust the focus manually by turning it to the right or left. If you use a lens that supports autofocus, press FOCUS to set focus mode to manual.  appears on the LCD screen in manual focusing mode. To set the zoom speed You can fine adjust the zoom speed. Touch (MENU)  [Camera/Mic]  [ ( Shooting Assist)]  [Zoom Speed]  [Fixed]  desired setting  . FOCUS button  Use this function in the following cases.  To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops.  To record horizontal stripes.  To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background.  When you want to focus on a subject in the background.  To record a stationary subject using a tripod.  This setting is effective for both digital zoom and optical power zoom.  When set to [Fixed], you can zoom at the set speed regardless of how far you operate the zoom lever. US 41 Index

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
³1
Table of Contents
Search image
Index
US
Notes
Be sure to keep your finger on the zoom lever.
If you move your finger off the zoom lever, the
operation sound of the zoom lever may also be
recorded.
You cannot use the digital zoom when you set
[
RAW/JPEG] to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG].
Tips
The digital zoom and the optical zoom can be
used together.
When you set [Zoom Lever] (p. 78) to
other than [Digital Zoom], the digital zoom
magnification will be retained.
To set the zoom speed
You can fine adjust the zoom speed.
Touch
(MENU)
[Camera/Mic]
[
(
Shooting Assist)]
[Zoom
Speed]
[Fixed]
desired setting
.
This setting is effective for both digital zoom
and optical power zoom.
When set to [Fixed], you can zoom at the set
speed regardless of how far you operate the
zoom lever.
The zoom speed range differs depending
on the power zoom lens you use. The speed
may not change or drive sound may be heard
loudly depending on the combination of lens
and [Zoom Speed] setting. Trial shooting is
suggested before actual shooting.
You can operate the zoom lever of the high-
magnification power zoom lens supplied with
the NEX-VG30H/VG30EH independently from
the zoom lever on the camcorder. In this case,
you can switch between power zoom (SERVO)
and manual zoom (MANUAL) on the lens.
When you use the power zoom (SERVO), you
can select the zoom speed from three levels by
the zoom speed switch on the lens. The zoom
setting of the camcorder and that of the lens are
mutually independent.
Adjusting the focus manually
If the lens has a focusing ring, you can
adjust the focus manually by turning it to
the right or left.
If you use a lens that supports autofocus,
press FOCUS to set focus mode to manual.
appears on the LCD screen in manual
focusing mode.
Use this function in the following cases.
To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
To record horizontal stripes.
To record a subject with little contrast
between the subject and its background.
When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
FOCUS button