Sony CCD-F301 - Manual (Page 27)

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Hints for Better Shooting
Shooting Stable Pictures
Assume a good posture for shooting (W-1)
For hand held shots. ii is important to hold the
camcorder properly.
• Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with
the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate
the camcorder with your thump
• Place you right elbow against your side.
• Place your lefi hand under the camcorder to
support it. When adjusting the locus manually,
make sure the camcorder does not move.
• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder
eyecup.
Use a tripod
If you have a tripod for a stilt camera, it can also
be used with the camcorder. If a tripod is not
available, try placing the camcorder on a table top
or any other Hat surface of suitable height.
Keep the horizontal plane level The horizontal plane can be easily determined by
using the viewlindei trame as a reference
Planning Beforehand
If you are going to edit the tape rfter
recording
Shoot the scene a little longer to make the editing
easier
Hints tor Better Shooting
Shoot with the sun behind you
When the light source is behind the sub|ect. or in
the following situations, the subiect will be
recorded too dark and the background loo light
• The subject is indoors and there is a window
behind the subject.
• Bright sources such as fluorescent or
incandescent lamps are included m the scene
• You are shooting a person wearing white or
shiny clothes in front of a white background tn
this case, the lace will be recorded loo dark.
Use video lights in the dark
To gel the best colors, a sufficient light level must
be maintained. Photography lamps or halogen
lamps are recommended. For best results, use of
Sony video lights are recommended since their
weight and low heal output levels allow safe,
direct connection to the camcorder
Do not point the light at the camcorder. The high
heat from the light can warp the casing ol the
camcorder
And do not place your lace or hair too dose to the
light during low position shooting (page 23)
For detailed instructions on proper use ol the
light, read its instruction manual.
Brightness levels
Using the following chart as a reference, take a
few minutes to familiarize yourself with brightness
levels to improve your recording technique