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Using the Menu
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such
as flowers or insects. You can blur out
backgrounds and the subject stands out
clearer.
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]
( ), the zoom (p. 26) moves to the top of
the T (Telephoto) side automatically and
allows for recording subjects at a close
distance as follows:
For HDR-HC5: down to about 37 cm (14 5/
8 in.).
For HDR-HC7: down to about 45 cm (17 3/
4 in.).
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-
angle (W side).
b Notes
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may
be difficult and can take some time.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 46)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
You can set this function when you use the
built-in flash or an external flash (optional)
that is compatible with your camcorder.
x FLASH LEVEL
HIGH( )
Makes the flash level higher.
B NORMAL( )
LOW( )
Makes the flash level lower.
x REDEYE REDUC
You can prevent redeye by activating the
flash before recording.
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press
the (flash) button (p. 27) repeatedly to
select a setting.
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to
reduce redeye before the flash automatically
flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.
r
(Forced redeye reduction): Always uses
the flash and the redeye reducing pre-flash.
r
(No flash): Records without flash.
b Notes
• The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
The picture will be recorded at a maximum
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot
recording if you set [SUPER NS] to [ON]
while the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 28) is
also set to ON.
and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT”] appear
on the screen.
To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER
NS] to [OFF], or set the NIGHTSHOT
switch to OFF.
b Notes
• Do not use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in bright
places. This may cause a malfunction.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other objects (p. 107).
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 46)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
picture may slow down in this case.
TELE MACRO
FLASH SET
SUPER NS (Super NightShot)
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