Sony NEX-VG30 User Manual

Page of 116
Table of C
on
ten
ts
Sear
ch image
Inde
x
US
Notes
In movie recording mode, the camcorder 
automatically focuses appropriately to record 
movies.
In [Continuous] mode, the audio signals will 
not sound when the subject is in focus.
SteadyShot
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [
SteadyShot] to [Off] (
) when 
using a tripod (sold separately), then the 
image becomes natural.
Available settings vary depending on the 
lens.
Active (
)
Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.
 Standard
Provides a SteadyShot effect under relatively 
stable recording conditions.
Off (
)
The SteadyShot function is not used.
SteadyShot
You can compensate for camera-shake 
when a lens compatible with Steadyshot is 
attached.
Set [
SteadyShot] to [Off] (
) when 
using a tripod (sold separately), then the 
image becomes natural.
 On
The SteadyShot function is used.
Off (
The SteadyShot function is not used.
Auto Back Light
Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for 
backlit subjects automatically. 
 On
Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects 
automatically.
Off
Does not adjust the exposure for backlit 
subjects.
MANUAL Button
You can select an item for adjustment with 
the MANUAL button. For details, see page 
Face Detection
You can set the camcorder to detect a 
face automatically. Furthermore, you can 
select which faces (children or adults) the 
camcorder detects with priority.
It adjusts the focus/color/exposure 
automatically for the face of the selected 
subject.
 Auto
Detects faces without distinction between 
adults and children.
Child Priority (
)
Gives faces of children priority.
Adult Priority (
)
Gives faces of adults priority.
Off ( )
Does not detect faces.
Notes
Faces may not be detected depending on 
recording conditions, subject conditions, and 
the setting of your camcorder.
[Face Detection] may not function properly 
depending on recording conditions. Set [Face 
Detection] to [Off] in this case.
Tips
For better face detection performance, shoot the 
subject(s) under the following conditions:
Shoot in a sufficiently bright place
The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat 
or mask
The subject(s) faces directly towards the 
camera
If you select a subject which has priority by 
touching the frame that has appeared around