Intelligent Auto Mode

Basic

The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record.

/MANUAL

Intelligent auto/Manual button

Press this button to switch Intelligent

Auto Mode/Manual Mode.

≥ Please refer to page 48 for details about Manual Mode.

					Mode	Effect
					Portrait	Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the
					Portrait	Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the
						brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.

					Scenery	The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting
					Scenery
						out the background sky, which may be very bright.

					Spotlight	Very bright object is recorded clearly.



					Low light	It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.
					Low light	It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.

					Normal	In modes other than those described above, the contrast is
					Normal	In modes other than those described above, the contrast is
						adjusted to give a clear picture.

≥Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.

≥In the Portrait, Spotlight and Low light mode, the face will be surrounded by white frame when detected. In the Portrait mode, a subject that is bigger and close to centre of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l44)

≥Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.

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HC-V100, HC-V100M specifications

The Panasonic HC-V100M and HC-V100 camcorders represent a blend of advanced technology and user-friendly features, making them ideal choices for both amateur and budding videographers. These compact camcorders are designed to capture high-quality videos while ensuring ease of use, which is paramount for capturing those important moments effortlessly.

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