Manual Iris - Sharp ViewCam VL-MC500S Operation Manual

Manual Iris

Available modes:
Tape Camera, Card Camera
The camcorder is preset to Auto iris mode,
which automatically selects the optimal
aperture. However, when there is too much
contrast in brightness between the subject and
background, you may not be able to record a
clear image. In this case, use the manual iris
function to correct the iris value.
Background is too bright and subject too
dark (backlit subject).
• Increase the iris value to allow more light through
the lens.
Subject is too bright against background.
• Decrease the iris value to allow less light through
the lens.
1
In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode,
press the DISPLAY button until the
mode screen appears.
2
Press l or m on the Operation button
to select "MANUAL SET", then press the
centre of the Operation button (see page
47).
3
Press l or m to select "IRIS".
F U L L A U T O
WH I T E B A L .
I R I S
G A I N
S H U T . S P E E D
R E T U RN
MAN U A L S E T
E X E C U T E
A U T O
A U T O
A U T O
A U T O
F 1 . 8 F 1 9 A U T O
4
Press j or k to select the desired iris
value.
F U L L
WH I T E B A L .
I R I S
G A I N
S H U T . S P E E D
R E T U RN
• The number shown is the selected iris
value. The adjustment range is from F1.8
(least light) to F19 (most light).
5
Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the
MANUAL SET screen.
To return to Auto Iris mode
Press the centre of the Operation button in step
4.
To return to Full Auto mode
Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page
52).
Note:
• Manual Iris mode cannot be used when a
scene setting is selected.
MAN U A L S E T
A U T O E X E C U T E
A U T O
F 2 0 .
A U T O
A U T O
F 1 . 8 F 1 9
A U T O
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