Sony MVC-FD87 Recording text documents Text, Recording still images as uncompressed files Tiff

Recording text documents (TEXT)

Text is recorded in GIF format to provide a clear image.

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1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.

2Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TEXT] from the menu.

3Record the image.

The number of images that you can record on a floppy disk or “Memory Stick” (8 MB) in TEXT mode

Image size	Number of images*
	Floppy disk	“Memory Stick”
1472×1104	Minimum	Minimum
	5	29
1280×960	Minimum	Minimum
	7	40
1280 (3:2)	Minimum	Minimum
	8	44
1024×768	Minimum	Minimum
	11	61
640×480	Minimum	Minimum
	28	160

∗The maximum number of recordable images depends on the document condition, such as the amount of text portions.

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Notes

•If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you may be unable to record a clear image.

•Writing and reading data take more time than normal recording.

B Various recording

Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF)

This mode simultaneously records still images in both TIFF format (uncompressed) and JPEG format (compressed) when using a “Memory Stick.”

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1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.

2Set the MS/FD selector to MS.

3Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TIFF] from the menu.

4Record the image.

The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB) in TIFF mode

Image size	Number of images
1280×960	1
1280 (3:2)	1

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

Notes

•JPEG images are recorded in the image size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu (page 46). TIFF images are recorded in [1280×960] size other than when [1280 (3:2)F] is selected.

•Writing data takes more time than in normal recording.

Recording images in macro

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1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE.

2Press FOCUS repeatedly

until the (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen.

With the zoom lever set to the W side, you can shoot a subject that is about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) away from the lens surface in macro mode.

To return to normal recording mode

Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the and 9indicators disappear.

Notes

•You cannot record images in macro with the following PROGRAM AE modes:

—Landscape mode

—Panfocus mode

•You cannot record images in macro if the

indicator appears.

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Setting the distance to the subject

Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as in dark places.

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1	Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
	selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2	Press FOCUS repeatedly
	until a sharp focus is
	achieved.
	The 9(manual focus) indicator
	appears on the LCD screen. You	B
	can select from six focus settings:
		Various
	(macro), 0.5 m, 1.0 m, 3.0 m,
	7.0 m, and ∞ (infinity)	recording
To reactivate auto focusing

Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the and 9indicators disappear.

Notes

•Focal point information may not completely show the correct distance. Use the information as a guide.

•Focal point information does not show the correct distance when attaching the conversion lens.

•If you shoot a subject within 0.9 m

(35 1/2 inches) while the zoom lever is set to T side, you cannot get a clear focus. In such cases, the focal point information flashes. Move the zoom lever to the W side until the indicator stops flashing.

•You cannot use this function if you have selected the Panfocus mode in the PROGRAM AE function.

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Using the PROGRAM AE function

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1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE.

2Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.

Twilight mode

Suppresses the blurring of colors of a bright subject in a dark place so that you can record the subject without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

Twilight plus mode

Increases the effectiveness of the twilight mode function.

Landscape mode

Focuses only on a distant subject to record landscapes, etc.

Panfocus mode

Changes the focus quickly and simply from a close subject to a distant subject.

Spot light-metering mode

Select this mode when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc. Position the point you want to record at the spot light-metering cross hair.

LCD screen

Spot light-metering cross hair

To cancel PROGRAM AE

Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen goes out.

Notes

•You can focus only on distant subjects in Landscape mode.

•In Panfocus mode, the zoom position is set to the W side and focus is fixed.

•When you record in Twilight plus mode, we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking.

•Set the forced flash when you use the flash in the following modes:

–Twilight mode

–Twilight plus mode

–Landscape mode

•You cannot use the PROGRAM AE function when [REC MODE] is set to [TEXT].

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