Panasonic AG-DVC30 Shooting techniques for different targets, Low-angle shooting, Zoom functions

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Shooting techniques for different targets

Low-angle shooting

For shooting at a low angle, you can attach the accessory handle (P15) and use the START/STOP button on the lens.

The recording operation of this button can be set using the FRONT S/S INHIBIT item on the SW MODE screen. (P75)

START/STOP button (on lens)

Searching specific scenes

(image search)

To check what you have shot straight away, conduct a rec check (P13).

To find specific scenes among the ones that you have shot so far, conduct an image search while the shooting pause mode is established.

Image search comes in handy when you want to continue shooting from a particular scene you have found (shooting with frame-to-frame continuity).

1 In the shooting pause mode, hold down the

5or 6 button.

While the button is held down, the tape is played back in the forward or reverse direction.

RESET

 

 

 

 

MULTI/

REC

A.DUB

 

 

 

 

 

P-IN-P

+

 

SEARCH

DIGITAL ZOOM

SEARCH

 

 

 

– VOL

 

C/REW

PLAY

FF/ B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

BARS

PHOTO SHOT

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDEX

STOP

INDEX

 

COUNTER RESET

MODE CHK

ZEBRA

OIS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

Zoom functions

This camera-recorder comes with a k16 optical zoom. Press the ZOOM buttons gently for slow zooming; press them more forcefully for fast zooming.

The zoom speed resulting when the buttons are pressed gently can be set using the ZOOM MODE item (P75) on the SW MODE screen.

T button

W button

(for zooming in)

(for zooming out)

DIGITAL ZOOM button

DIGITAL ZOOM

SHOOTING

Focus ring

The digital zoom function is made operational by pressing the DIGITAL ZOOM button in the shooting pause mode.

When “k24” is selected as the D.ZOOM item (P75) setting on the SW MODE screen, the digital zoom function works at the following magnification levels each time this button is pressed: k1.25 5 k1.5 5 k1 (OFF). Zooming at a maximum level of k24 is possible at this setting.

If, on the other hand, “k160” is selected as the item’s setting, the digital zoom function works at the following magnification levels each time this button is pressed: k2 5 k5 5 k10 5 k1 (OFF). Zooming at a maximum level of k160 is possible at this setting.

The zoom position is displayed at all times at the top right of the screen, and the magnification level of the digital zoom also appears when the digital zoom function is working. (P64)

O The magnification level cannot be changed during shooting.

O When shooting with the digital zoom function, you cannot obtain the same image quality as you can with normal (optical) zooming.

AUTOMANUAL

2 When you have found the scene you are looking for, release the button.

Upon completion of the image search, operation returns to the shooting pause mode.

When “ZOOM” has been selected as the FOCUS RING item setting on the SW MODE screen using the menus (P67-P70), zooming operations can be performed using the focus ring but only when shooting in the auto focus mode. (P75)

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Contents Digital Video Camera-Recorder For U.K. only Battery eject button Batterij verwijderknop Operating precautionRead this first Contents Contents Accessories Do not drop the camera-recorder while carrying it Operating precautionsAC adapter and battery Operating precautions Cassette tapes Storage precautionsBattery Camera-recorderConnect the cords properly as shown in the figure above Connecting the power cordChecking the system operations Getting readyInserting the cassette tape Turning on the powerChecking the system operations Rec check Tape protection modeShooting Checking what you have shotRemoving the tape Turning off the powerDisconnecting the power cord Coin screw Adjusting the hand strapAttaching the handle Attaching the large eye-cup16 E When the handle is not attachedWhen the handle is attached Attaching the shoulder strapPreventing accidental erasure Lens hoodCassette tapes Removing the lens hood Attaching the lens hood18 E Description of partsCamera-recorder For details, refer to the respective pages19 E Description of parts20 E Playback controls Wireless remote control unitShooting/volume controls 22 E BatteryCharging and recording times of accessory battery ChargingReturn the viewfinder to its original position 23 E BatteryMounting Setting procedure Remote control unitInstalling the battery Setting the remote control unit Keep the battery out of the reach of small childrenViewfinder Using the viewfinderUsing the LCD monitor Viewfinder Diopter adjustment leverViewfinder Adjusting the screen displayPress the Menu button three times to exit the menu mode 27 E Turn the multi dial to set DEC Adjusting the calendarTime data 200429 E Charging the internal batteryTime data Press the multi dial to move to the next digit Setting the user’s bitTurn the multi dial to move to the UB Preset item Press the multi dial to move 1 to YES31 E Press the Menu button twice to exit the menu modeUser’s bit is entered when the multi dial is pressed Turn the multi dial to specify the time code Setting the time codeTurn the multi dial to move to the TC Preset item Specifying the time code33 E Press the Menu button when you finish setting the time codeTime code is entered when the multi dial is pressed Press the Menu button two times to exit the menu modePreparation and inspections Regular shootingZoom functions Shooting techniques for different targetsLow-angle shooting Searching specific scenes Image searchHigh-sensitivity shooting SNS Shooting techniques for different targetsSelf-portrait shooting Recording the time stampMovie-like shooting Wind noise reductionVibration reduction function Video level detection area Markers Photo shots Zebra patternColour bars MarkersImages are recorded with the standard 43 aspect ratio Field and frame shootingFrame-by-frame shooting Changing the image sizeAE lock function Using the User buttonsOne-touch zooming Backlight compensation FunctionRemember the following when you record backups of images Backup recordingSwitching to manual mode FocusingShutter speed adjustment Shutter speed, iris and gain adjustmentsIris F-number Shutter speed, iris and gain adjustmentsIris and gain adjustments Turn the multi dial to select the F-numberAuto white balance White balance adjustmentsSetting the white balance Adjusting the white balance Manually White balance adjustments46 E Audio level adjustmentsAdjusting the mic input audio Level Press the multi dial to move 1 to ManualTurn the multi dial to move to the Monitor Level item Audio level adjustmentsAdjusting the headphone Volume Audio levels of CH1 and CH2 are adjusted togetherPlaying back a tape Play back the tape using the various function buttonsNormal playback Checking the shooting date Time Adjusting the volumeNormal playback Still-picture playback Variable-speed playbackSlow playback Frame-feed playbackPress the 1 button to return to normal playback 51 E Search functionsVariable-speed search Blank searchPhoto index Index signalsSearch functions Index searchUB XX XX XX CounterCounter display Counter memory function TC XX XX XX54 E Connecting external unitsHeadphones Digital video equipment55 E Connecting external unitsTV set Video deckStereo microphone AG-MC15, option External microphone Connected to XLR connectorExternal microphone Connected to phono jack 56 EAIN Audio dubbing57 E MICAudio dubbing 59 E DubbingAnalogue input Stop play back on the external unitAnalogue output DubbingAnalogue input $ Analogue/digital AD conversion Press the $ button to stop the recording in the recorder Regardless of the recorder’s menu settingDigital input/output Press the 1 button to play back the tape in the playerDisplays in Camera and VCR modes Screen displaysScreen displays White balance information Manual modeOperation mode displays Shutter speedSearch number VCR mode onlyMonitor volume level meter When ALL is selected as the Display item setting Using the Mode CHK buttonSetting the Display items When Partial is selected as the Display item setting67 E Setting the menu modePress the Menu button When the remote control unit is used Menu operationsSelecting the sub items Menu operationsSelecting the main items For items whose numerical value setting is to be changed Entering the settingsFor items whose setting is to be selected Initializing the menu settings Setting other sub itemsSetting other main items Releasing the menu mode71 E Menu configurationCamera mode menu VCR mode menu72 E Menu configurationCamera Setup screen Scene File screen73 E Playback Function screen74 E SW Mode screen75 E Recording Setup screen76 E 77 E AV IN/OUT Setup screenDisplay Setup screen 78 E Other Functions screen79 E Normal video recording Before calling for servicePower supply BatteryDisplays Before calling for serviceOther types of video recording EditingOther Playback soundTally lamp System resettingCondensation Factors that make the heads dirty Cleaning the video headsMaintenance cautions Use a cleaning cassette tapeSpecifications Specifications Memo Web Site http//www . panasonic . co . jp/global F0204W1034