Sony CCD-TRV41 - Manual (Page 33)

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Shooting in relatively dark places
Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position.
To record a very distant subject
Push FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on the most distant subject while
FOCUS is held down. When it is released, manual focus mode is resumed.
Use this function when shooting through a window or a screen, to focus on a most
distant subject.
Notes on manual focusing
The following indicators may appear:
when recording a very distant subject.
¿ when the subject is too close to focus on.
Using the PROGRAM AE function
Selecting the best mode
You can select one of six PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting
situation, referring to the following.
@ Spotlight mode
For subjects in spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event.
ni Soft Portrait mode
For zooming in on a still subject in telephoto mode, or for a subject behind an obstacle
such as a screen. Creates a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers-, and
faithfully reproduces skin color.
Sports Lesson mode
For recording fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf games.
r Beach & Ski mode
For people or faces in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer o
on a ski slope.
# Sunset & Moon mode
For recording subjects in dark environments such as sunsets, fireworks, neon signs, or
general night views.
SI Landscape mode
For distant subjects (more than II) meters away) such as mountains or when recording
subject behind an obstacle such as a window or screen.