Sony NEX-VG900 "Handycam" Handbook - Page 74
Phase Detection AF, Face Detection, Flash, Flash Level, Detection AF function. - mount
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Table of Contents Phase Detection AF Enhances autofocus speed by the Phase Detection AF function. Auto Selects whether or not to use the Phase Detection AF. Off Does not use the Phase Detection AF. Notes You can use the Phase Detection AF only when an A-mount lens (sold separately) is attached to the camera using the mount adaptor (supplied). This function may not be available depending on the lens you use. You can use this function only when shooting photos, or 24p (NEX-VG900)/25p (NEXVG900E) movies. Face Detection You can set the camcorder to detect a face automatically. Furthermore, you can select which faces (children or adults) the camcorder detects with priority. It adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically for the face of the selected subject. Auto Detects faces without distinction between adults and children. Child Priority ( ) Gives faces of children priority. Tips For better face detection performance, shoot the subject(s) under the following conditions: Shoot in a sufficiently bright place The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat or mask The subject(s) faces directly towards the camera If you select a subject which has priority by touching the frame that has appeared around the subject's face, a double-lined frame will appear and that face has priority. Flash You can select the flash setting when shooting photos with a compatible external flash (sold separately). Auto Flashes automatically when the camcorder judges the lack of light warrants a flash. On ( ) Flashes for every shot, regardless of ambient light. Slow Sync. ( ) Flashes for every shot. This setting makes not only the subject brighter, but also the background. Rear Sync. ( ) Flashes just before the exposure ends. Trails of moving objects follow their natural direction of movement. Off ( ) Does not flash Search image Adult Priority ( ) Gives faces of adults priority. Flash Level Index Off ( ) Does not detect faces. Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. [Face Detection] may not function properly depending on recording conditions. Set [Face Detection] to [Off] in this case. You can select the flash level when shooting photos with a compatible external flash (sold separately). You can set a flash value from -3.0EV to +3.0EV on your camcorder. The set value may not be effective depending on the connected flash (sold separately). is displayed when the flash level is set. US 74