Controls and Parts of Functions and Locations 2 Chapter
gViewfinder
The viewfinder lets you view the image in black and white while shooting, recording or playing back. It also displays various warnings and messages related to the settings or operating conditions of the camcorder, a zebra pattern, safety zone marker 1), and center marker 2).
1)The safety zone marker is a rectangle indicating the effective picture area.
2)The center marker indicates the center of the picture with a crosshair.
For details, see
hDiopter adjustment ring
Use this ring to adjust the viewfinder image for your vision.
iViewfinder
To adjust the viewfinder position in the
jViewfinder
kCamera operator tally indicator
This indicator lights while the camcorder is recording. Slide the window open when you shoot with your eye away from the viewfinder. This indicator flashes when the battery level is running low or the disc is almost full.
lViewfinder stopper
Pull up this stopper to detach the viewfinder from the camera.
mLOCK knob
To adjust the viewfinder position in the
uTURBO GAIN button nFILTER selector
oASSIGN 1/2 switches
tWHITE BAL switch
pSHUTTER selector | sOUTPUT/DCC selector |
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qAUTO W/B BAL switch | |
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Shooting and recording/playback functions (2)
nFILTER selector
Use this selector to select the most appropriate filter to match the light source illuminating the subject.
When this selector is used with the display mode set to 3, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds. (e.g.: ND: 1, CC: B)
The relationships between the selector settings and filter selections as well as examples of filters for different shooting conditions are as follows:
FILTER selector (outer knob) setting | CC filter selection |
A | Cross filter 1) |
B | 3200K |
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C | 4300K |
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D | 6300K |
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1)A type of special effect filter, which generates a cross of light on a highlighted portion.
FILTER selector (inner knob) setting ND filter selection
1 | Clear |
2 | 1/4 ND |
3 | 1/16 ND |
4 | 1/64 ND |
20 | Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions |
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