Sony DSR-200A Camcorder User Manual


 
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You can set the digital camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) [a] in the
portion of the picture in the viewfinder where the brightness exceeds a certain level.
The portion of the picture where the zebra pattern appears is an area of high brightness
and overexposure. You can check the picture level of a subject by displaying the zebra
pattern.
Before you start recording, use the zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting the aperture,
gain, and shutter speed.
(1) Open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder.
(2) Press
or to select ZEBRA, then press EXECUTE.
(3) Press
or to select ON, then press EXECUTE.
(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
Using the zebra pattern
Note on shooting with the zebra pattern
Even though you see the zebra pattern in the viewfinder, the zebra pattern is not
recorded.
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MENU
[a]
MENU
DIGITAL F
D ZOOM
16 : 9WIDE
ZEBRA
TC IND
DATE/TIME
COMMANDER
[ MENU ] : END
ZOOM/WIDE
MENU
ZEBRA OFF
ON
[ MENU ] : END
MENU
DIGITAL F
D ZOOM
16 : 9WIDE
ZEBRA ON
TC IND
DATE/TIME
COMMANDER
[ MENU ] : END