Sharp SCL901 - Manual (Page 56)

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After Recording
Advanced Recording
1. Eject the tape that you have recorded. (see page 22)
2. If you want to protect accidental erasure of the tape you have recorded, push the red tab on the cassette.
3. Set the POWER switch to OFF.
4. Close the LENS cover.
5. Remove the BATTERY PACK from the camcorder.
✤ When you use your camcorder, there are only two possible recording environments.
- You will be recording outdoors (Normal recording or through an ND(Neutral Density) filter).
- You will be recording indoors (Video light recommended or required).
✤ The single greatest influence on picture quality is the level of brightness, measured in lux.
✤ The following table lists a few common situations, the corresponding level of brightness and any associated recommendations.
Situations
Brightness
Recommendations
(lux)
◆ Snow-covered mountains or fields. 100,000
ND filter recommended.
◆ Sandy beach on a hot summer’s day 100,000
◆ On a sunny day in the middle 35,000
of the afternoon.
◆ On a gloomy day, an hour 2,000
after the sunrise.
◆ Office with fluorescent 1,000 Normal recording.
lighting near to a window.
◆ On a sunny day, an hour 1,000
before the sunset.
◆ Department store counter. 500 to 700
◆ Room lit by two 30W 300 Video light
fluorescent lights.
recommended.
◆ Arcade at night. 150 to 200
Video light required.
◆ Candle light. 10 to 15
Lighting Techniques
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