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DCR-PC7E 3-858-632-12E (E32)
Basic operations
For hand-held shots, you will get better results by holding the camcorder according to
the following suggestions:
• Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily
manipulate the controls with your thumb. [a]
• Place your elbows against your side.
• Hold the camcorder with your left hand to keep it steadier.
• Adjust the LCD panel angle.
• Keep your fingers away from the lens.
• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.
• Be sure not to touch the built-in microphone.
• Be sure not to touch the FOCUS button by accident.
• Use the LCD panel frame or the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the
horizontal plane.
• You can record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Lift the LCD
panel up to record from a low position. [b]
• You can also record in a high position. Lift the LCD panel down to record from a
high position. [c]
Hints for better shooting
[a]
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[c]
[b]
Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If
you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. When
attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than
6.5 mm (9/32 inches). Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the
camcorder.
