Final draft

January 28, 2019

Introduction:

A digital camera is a camera that is used to captured videos and picture. Every camera is unique in its qualities and features. The cameras of today are digital with or without interchangeable lenses. However, high end, high definition camera are mostly used by professionals but other people also use it as per their interest. The digital camera of today has different features that display the picture or video on the screen immediately after being recorded. These images are then stored in the memory that is transferred to portable devices. So that, these images can be stored in multiple ways. Moreover, the features of digital camera varies from model to model and also from company to company. Some cameras can crop, stitch and edit the pictures at the same time.

The camera that is discussed in this paper is “Interchangeable lens digital HD video camera recorder” of SONY. This company is considered as a well – reputed in producing high quality digital camera. The high technological features of this camera makes it is desirable for the people due to its high quality videos and pictures (Lindblom, 2016). This camera can be used in multiple ways depend on its usage. It can either be used for capturing photos or recording a video. The interchangeable lens features of this camera makes is desirable for professional photographers. Before using this camera there are number of steps are followed properly so that this camera can get operational (Adorama.com, 2018).

Important components of camera and its definitions:

Form the above mentioned components it is cleared that there are multiple components of this video camera that should be properly assembled. So that, this it is important to properly follow the steps. Below mentioned is the detail of every step.

Step 1: Checking the supplied accessories.

Firstly, all the supplied accessories of this camera must be properly checked before its assembly. In the component section of this document the list of camera accessories is added. Thus, it is important to check all these items.

Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories

The attachment of lens will be done at the end. Separate lens for this camera are available that anyone can buy as per their choice.

Step 3: Attaching the handle

As per the direction of the arrow that is shown in the image below slide the handle into the accessory shoe.

Figure: Handle of camcorder. (anon-asia.com, 2018)

Step 4:

Then press the screw down in the clockwise direction for fasten the handle.

Figure: Fixation of handle (anon-asia.com, 2018)

Step 5:

Different type of microphone can block the light to the lens. If you are facing such problem than the handle can be fixed towards the other way round. This can be done by removing the cap and screw of the handle slide bar. Thus, it will pull out the handle slide bar.

Figure: Microphone (anon-asia.com, 2018)

Step 6:

Reattach the microphone with the holder of the microphone’s face is to the other side. Insert the microphone bar from opposite direction on the microphone bar.

Figure: Reattach the microphone (anon-asia.com, 2018)

Step 7:

Then insert the handle slide of the bar from opposite side as it can also replace the screw and cap.

Figure: Attaching the microphone (pro.sony, 2018)

Step 8:

With the attached handle attach microphone with it.

Figure: Attachment of handle with microphone. (pro.sony, 2018)

Step 9:

1. The supplied microphone at point A will be attached with point B.

2. After that place the microphone that is at position A in the holder of microphone at position C. the model name will be facing in the upward direction. Then, close the cover and also shut the clamp.

3. Connect the microscope plug with the INPUT 1 at jack D. Fix the cable of microphone into the clamp cable.

Figure: Cable clamp. (pro.sony, 2018)

Step 10: Attaching the grip

Align the grip at position 1 and also locate the camcorder with the help of boss of the grip and screw. By choosing the angle of grip fasten it with turning knob at point 2 in clockwise direction.

Figure: Attachment of Grip

Step 11: Connect the cable to the remote jack:

By connecting the remote with the grip the recording can be started and ended by merely pressing the button on the grip.

Figure: connection of cable with remote jack. (pro.sony, 2018)

Step 12: Attaching the large LCD viewfinder with camera.

As shown in the picture mentioned below, attach the view finder with the LCD screen.

Figure: LCD screen. (pro.sony, 2018)

Moreover, there are two ways through which the view finder can be used.

Figure: Different uses of LCD screen. (pro.sony, 2018)

Step 13: Adjusting the view finder lens

The lens ring can be turn as per the requirement of the video maker. Hence, the image will be visible on the LCD screen. Keep adjusting the lens through the ring until the picture become clear.

Figure: Adjustment of lens ring.

Step 14: Attaching the large eyecup

In any case, if the image on the large LCD is not clear than large eyecup can be used. In order to attach it with the lens stretch it slightly. Than align it with the groove in the large LCD view finder.

Figure: Eyecup.

Step 15: Using the LCD screen

The LCD screen is placed above the centerline of the lens. It is placed at the same angle as the lens lies to view the subject. The LCD screen can be rotated right and left. Hence, it allow the person other than the camera man to see the image.

Figure: Rotation of LCD screen.

Step 16: Use of LCD hold dial

The LCD screen angle can be adjusted by turning the LCD hold dial. It can be done by loosen the LCD hold dial in order to change the angle.

Figure: LCD hold dial.

Step 17: charging the battery pack

The battery of the camera is directly charged with the AC charger.

Figure: Battery Pack (Lindblom, 2016)

At point 1, the mode switch is set to charge.

At point 2, the adapter is connected with the power code.

At point 3, the power cord main leads connects with the wall socket.

At point 4, the battery pack is placed at the slot of AC. Press it down and the slide it in the direction of the arrow as shown.

Step 18: After charging the battery

When the charger lamp is off the battery is fully charged. But still if you want to charge the batter for one more hour than the battery can be used for longer time period. Once the charger is completed remove it from the adaptor.

Step 19: Attach it with battery pack

Press the battery at the back of camcorder and also slide it right. In this way the battery is fixed in camcorder.

Figure: Attachment of Battery pack (Lindblom, 2016)

Step 20: Outside power source can also be used

The camcorder can also be used on the AC power by connecting it will the code DK 415. Thus, in thus way the camcorder can be used for longer time period without worrying about the battery.

Figure: outside power source (anon-asia.com, 2018)

At the point 1, the power code is connected with the AC adaptor.

At point 2, connect the main leads of power cord with the wall socket.

At point 3, connect the cord of DK 415 with AC adaptor.

At point 4, set the switch of the AC adaptor.

At point 5, in the direction of the arrow connect the cord with the camcorder battery.

Step 21: Attaching the lens.

The lens of camcorder must be changed away from any dusty place. So that any debris and dust cannot stuck with the lens.

Step 22

Remove the packaging lid and body cap from the camcorder body from the rear of the lens.

Step 23

The lens is mounted by aligning.

Figure: Mounting of lens. (anon-asia.com, 2018)

Step 24

Push the lens towards the camcorder body. Then turn the lens clockwise until it get locked.

Figure: Mounting indexes (Adorama.com, 2018)

Step 25: Removing the lens

For removing the lens, press the lens releasing button and turn the lens in clockwise direction until it stops.

Figure: Fixation of lens.

Step 26: Replacing of packaging lid

Body cap marks must be align on the top of mounting indexes and turn the cap in clockwise direction. Align the red line on the lens hood. Then turn the lens in clockwise direction until the red dots and line get align.

Step 27: Turning on the camcorder and setting the time and date

Turning on the camcorder:

By pressing the green button the camera will be on.

Figure: Tuning of camcorder. (Lindblom, 2016)

Step 28: inserting a memory card

Open the cover at the bottom of camera as shown by the arrow.

Figure: Memory card slot. (Lindblom, 2016)

Insert the card in the notched edge.

In this way the assembling of new camcorder is finished. After this, it is ready for use.

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