Sony FDR-AX100E, HDR-CX900 AGC Limit, AE Shift, Off default setting, On Adjusted number and EV

This product displays the focal distance information for a few seconds when [Focus] is set to [Manual] or when you set the focus manually. You can use this information as a guide when the subject is dark and focus adjustment is difficult.

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AGC Limit

Menu operations

Camera/Mic

You can select the upper limit for the AGC (Auto Gain Control).

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [Manual Settings] - [AGC Limit] - desired setting.

Descriptions of menu items

Off (default setting):

The gain is automatically adjusted.

24dB/21dB/18dB/15dB/12dB/9dB/6dB/3dB/0dB ():

The gain is automatically adjusted up to the selected limit.

Note

At a higher gain, the brightness becomes more appropriate in dim scenes, but the noise increases. At a lower gain, the noise decreases, but the shutter speed becomes slower to compensate for the lack of brightness, causing camera shake or subject blur.

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AE Shift

Menu operations

Camera/Mic

You can adjust the exposure according to your preference.

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [Manual Settings] - [AE Shift] - desired setting.

Descriptions of menu items

Off (default setting):

The exposure is adjusted automatically.

On (Adjusted number and EV):

Adjust the automatic exposure level using when the subject is white or the background