Record mode
Continuous Photoshot
Records still pictures continuously at a certain interval.
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [640].
2Set [ADVANCE] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].
3Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
PHOTO
SHOT
ªTo stop continuous photoshot
midway through
Release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥The camera records up to 10 still pictures at intervals of 0.5 seconds. If the shutter speed is manually set to 1/25, then the still pictures can be recorded at intervals of 0.7 seconds.
≥One more still picture may be recorded after you release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥If set [SELF TIMER] >> [YES], the movie camera records the maximum number of pictures recordable.
≥Intervals between recording pictures may become longer depending on the card. We
recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card.
≥When using the card formatted by other equipment or a card that was recorded and erased repeatedly, the intervals between recording pictures may become longer. If so, back up your important data on a PC, and format your card with this movie camera.
Recording in various situations (Scene mode)
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].
AUTO
MANUAL 
FOCUS 
2Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode.
1) | 2) |
3) | 4) |
5)
1)[5] Sports mode
≥To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions
2)[ 
] Portrait mode
≥To make persons stand out against the background
3)[ 
] Low light mode
≥To record dark scenes so they are brighter
4)[ 
] Spotlight mode
≥To record subjects spotlit in a party or theatre
5)[ 
] Surf & snow mode
≥To record images at dazzling places such as ski slopes and beaches
ªTo cancel the scene mode function
Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Sports mode
≥For
≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change.
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