Sony CCD-FX410 - Manual (Page 62)

Tips for Better Camera
Plan ahead
If you are going to edit the tape after recording, shoot the scene a little longer to make the
editing easier.
Lighting
Shoot with the sun behind you.
When the light source is behind the subject, or in the following situations, the subject will
be recorded too dark and the background too light.
• The subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject.
• Bright sources such as fluorescent or incandescent lamps are included in the scene.
• You are shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in front of a white background,
in this case, the face will be recorded too dark.
Use video light in the dark
To get the best colors, you must maintain a sufficient light level.
Photography lamps or halogen lamps are recommended. For best results, use of Sony
video lights are recommended since their weight and low heat output levels allow safe and
direct connection to the camcorder.
Do not point the light at the camcorder. The high heat from the light may warp the casing
of the camcorder.
For detailed instructions on proper use of 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.
Situation Brightness Condition
Snow-covered mountains
Snow fields
Sandy beach, clear day in summer Unit: lux ND filter recommended
Clear day, mid day (100,000 lux)
Clear day, mid-afternoon (35,000)
Overcast day, mid-day (32,000)
100,000
Overcast day, one hour after sunrise (2,000)
Office lit by fluorescent lamps, near window
10,000
(1,000)
Clear day, one hour before sunset (1.000)
Department store counter (500 - 700)
Station wicket (650)
1,000
Normal recording
Office lit by fluorescent lamps (400 - 500)
500
Room lit by two 30 W fluorescent lamps (300)
Subway station platform (300)
300
Arcade at night (150 - 200)
100
Theater lobby (15 - 35)
Candlelight (10 - 15)
10
Video light recommended
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