Camera Features and Functions
THE LCD SCREEN
Take care of the LCD screen...
1. Do not touch the surface of the screen unless using the provided stylus.
2. Do not lift the camera by the viewfinder or screen.
3. Exposing the screen to sunlight for extended periods may damage it.
AUTO/MANUAL FOCUS
The TROUBLE with auto focus ... is that it doesn't work well under the following conditions:
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When the subject is not in the center of the picture (particularly when there are moving objects)
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In low light conditions or if there is a bright light behind the subject (e.g. a window)
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When the subject is bright (e.g. a car with its head lamps on)
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When the subject is of low contrast - walls, the sky
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If the subject is made up of fine repetitive patterns
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If the subject is behind vertical bars or a chain link fence
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When another subject passes between the camera and the point of interest
SONY PDX10 Handbook page 6
1. With the FOCUS switch set to AUTO the camera will
automatically focus for you.
2. Set the switch to MANUAL to take control of focusing and
a little hand appears in the viewfinder. (see page 10 for more)
3. The PUSH AUTO button below will automatically focus
the camera on whatever is in the center of the picture. When
you release the button it will revert to the manual mode.
4. When the camera is in INFINITY mode you will see a little
mountain appear. INFINITY gives you the greatest range of
focus and is generally used for landscapes or when shooting
distant objects.
1. Once you pull out the LCD screen the viewfinder is auto-
matically switched off.
2. However, the Viewfinder and LCD will be on together when
the screen is turned through 180 degrees.
3. Once the LCD screen is re-housed into the side of the cam-
era the viewfinder becomes operational.
4. When screen is turned through 180 degrees (to be in in
front of camera without a camera person) it drops into "mirror
mode".
5. Using the LCD screen will drain your batteries much faster
than the viewfinder. If you need to be conservative with your
batteries power then you use the viewfinder.
Summary of Contents for PDX10 - DVCAM
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