Sony HDR-CX155E User Manual

Advice for successful recording

 To get good results in recording

Stabilizing your camcorder

When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright,

and hold your arms close to your body.

The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake,

however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder.

Zooming smoothly

Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use zooming

sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies that may make

the viewer feel tired when viewing them.

Evoking a feeling of spaciousness

Use the panning technique. Stabilize yourself, move your

camcorder horizontally as you turn your upper body slowly. Stay

still at the end of panning for a while to make the scene look

stable.

Accentuating movies with narration

Consider the sound to be recorded with your movies. Narrate

the subject, or talk to the subject during shooting.

Aim for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person

is closer to the microphone than the recorded person.

Using accessories

Make good use of camcorder accessories.

For example, using a tripod, you can make a time-lapse

recording or record subjects in dim light, such as scenes of

fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you

can continue recording without worrying about battery power

shortages.