Sony TRV840 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Advanced Recording Operations
You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally, exposure is automatically
adjusted.
Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:
When the subject is backlit
When shooting bright subjects and dark backgrounds
When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully
(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press EXPOSURE. The
exposure indicator appears on the screen.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.
To return to the automatic exposure mode
Press EXPOSURE to turn off the indicator.
Note
When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work:
BACKLIGHT
Color Slow Shutter
Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic mode:
If you change the PROGRAM AE mode
If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON
Adjusting the exposure manually
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EXPOSURE