Sony HDR-HC5 Manual
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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]
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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.).
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).
angle (W side).
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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.
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.
flash before recording.
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to
reduce redeye before the flash automatically
flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.
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flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.
r
(Forced redeye reduction): Always uses
the flash and the redeye reducing pre-flash.
r
r
(No flash): Records without flash.
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Notes
• The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
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.
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.
NS] to [OFF], or set the NIGHTSHOT
switch to OFF.
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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)
• 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.
picture may slow down in this case.
TELE MACRO
FLASH SET
SUPER NS (Super NightShot)
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