Sharp VL-Z5E operation manual Manual Iris, To return to Auto Iris mode

Manual Iris

Available modes:

Tape Camera, Card Camera

The camcorder is preset to Auto Iris mode, which automatically selects the optimal aperture. However, when there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, you may not be able to record a clear image. In this case, use the manual iris function to correct the iris value.

Background is too bright and subject too dark (backlit subject).

•Decrease the iris value to allow more light through the lens.

Subject is too bright against background.

•Increase the iris value to allow less light through the lens.

1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MANUAL SET”, then press the centre of the Operation button (see page 53).

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “IRIS”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

F U L L	A U T O
WH I T E	B A L .
I R I S		A U T O
G A I N

R E T U RN

5 Press l or m to select the desired iris value, then press the centre of the Operation button.

F U L L A U T O E X E C U T E

WH I T E B A L . A U T O

I R I S	F 2 . 0
G A I N	A U T O
R E T U RN

•The number shown is the selected iris value. The adjustment range is 15 steps from F1.8 (most light) to F19 (least light).

6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen.

To return to Auto Iris mode

Press k in step 5 above, then press the centre of the Operation button.

To return to Full Auto mode

Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 57).

Note:

•Manual Iris mode cannot be used when a scene setting is selected.

Useful Features

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