Panasonic AG-DVC30 Shooting techniques for different targets, Self-portrait shooting

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Shooting techniques for different targets (cont.)

Self-portrait shooting

When the LCD monitor is opened and turned 180 degrees toward the lens to take shots of yourself, the images shot may appear differently from how you would normally.

When “MIRROR” has been selected as the SELF SHOOT item setting on the DISPLAY SETUP screen using the menus (P67-P70), an image with the left and right sides reversed will appear on the LCD monitor. This way, it feels as if you were looking at yourself in a mirror, which makes it easier to check what you are shooting. (P78)

However, even if you take self-portrait shots in the mirror mode, the images recorded on the tape will be exactly like the ones you would normally shoot (i.e. not mirror images).

When shooting in the mirror mode, the information displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor is limited to the following.

¥: Shooting

¥;

: Shooting pause

 

 

: Remaining battery charge

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Warning

If

is displayed, return the LCD monitor to its

original position, and check the contents of the warning.

Recording the time stamp

By selecting “REC” as the TIME STAMP setting on the RECORDING SETUP screen using the menus (P67-P70), the shooting date and time can be superimposed on the images shot and recorded on the tape. (P75)

When “REC” is selected as the TIME STAMP item setting, R appears on the screen.

O The time stamp cannot be recorded when “k160” has been selected as the D.ZOOM item setting on the SW MODE screen. (P75)

O When the audio level is adjusted (P46, P47) during actual shooting, the time stamp recording will be suspended while the adjustments are being made.

High-sensitivity shooting (SNS)

This camera-recorder comes with a high- sensitivity shooting function to enable shooting in very dark places.

You can shoot scenes in three high-sensitivity shooting modes, which you could not capture using a regular camera, by combining the light in the infrared ray region (IR light) with the shutter speed.

Press the SNS button for high-sensitivity shooting.

Switch back to regular shooting by pressing the SNS button again.

The high-sensitivity shooting modes are selected using the SNS item on the SW MODE screen. (P75)

O High-sensitivity shooting cannot be performed during regular shooting even by pressing the SNS button. Temporarily stop shooting first, and then press the SNS button.

Lens hood

SNS button

Infrared light

High-sensitivity

IR light

Shutter

Recorded

shooting mode

speed

image

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IR

Lit

1/50 sec.

Black and

 

 

SUPER_IR

1/3 sec.

white

 

 

 

 

COLOUR_NS

Off

Colour

 

 

 

 

 

SNS: Super Night Shooting system

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Contents Digital Video Camera-Recorder For U.K. only Operating precaution Battery eject button Batterij verwijderknopRead this first Contents Contents Accessories Operating precautions AC adapter and batteryDo not drop the camera-recorder while carrying it Operating precautions Storage precautions BatteryCamera-recorder Cassette tapesConnecting the power cord Checking the system operationsGetting ready Connect the cords properly as shown in the figure aboveTurning on the power Checking the system operationsInserting the cassette tape Tape protection mode ShootingChecking what you have shot Rec checkTurning off the power Disconnecting the power cordRemoving the tape Adjusting the hand strap Attaching the handleAttaching the large eye-cup Coin screwWhen the handle is not attached When the handle is attachedAttaching the shoulder strap 16 ELens hood Cassette tapesRemoving the lens hood Attaching the lens hood Preventing accidental erasureDescription of parts Camera-recorderFor details, refer to the respective pages 18 EDescription of parts 19 E20 E Wireless remote control unit Shooting/volume controlsPlayback controls Battery Charging and recording times of accessory batteryCharging 22 EBattery MountingReturn the viewfinder to its original position 23 E Remote control unit Installing the battery Setting the remote control unitKeep the battery out of the reach of small children Setting procedureUsing the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorViewfinder Diopter adjustment lever ViewfinderAdjusting the screen display Press the Menu button three times to exit the menu modeViewfinder 27 E Adjusting the calendar Time data2004 Turn the multi dial to set DECCharging the internal battery Time data29 E Setting the user’s bit Turn the multi dial to move to the UB Preset itemPress the multi dial to move 1 to YES Press the multi dial to move to the next digitPress the Menu button twice to exit the menu mode User’s bit is entered when the multi dial is pressed31 E Setting the time code Turn the multi dial to move to the TC Preset itemSpecifying the time code Turn the multi dial to specify the time codePress the Menu button when you finish setting the time code Time code is entered when the multi dial is pressedPress the Menu button two times to exit the menu mode 33 ERegular shooting Preparation and inspectionsShooting techniques for different targets Low-angle shootingSearching specific scenes Image search Zoom functionsShooting techniques for different targets Self-portrait shootingRecording the time stamp High-sensitivity shooting SNSWind noise reduction Vibration reduction functionMovie-like shooting Photo shots Zebra pattern Colour barsMarkers Video level detection area MarkersField and frame shooting Frame-by-frame shootingChanging the image size Images are recorded with the standard 43 aspect ratioUsing the User buttons One-touch zoomingBacklight compensation Function AE lock functionBackup recording Switching to manual modeFocusing Remember the following when you record backups of imagesShutter speed, iris and gain adjustments Shutter speed adjustmentShutter speed, iris and gain adjustments Iris and gain adjustmentsTurn the multi dial to select the F-number Iris F-numberWhite balance adjustments Setting the white balanceAuto white balance White balance adjustments Adjusting the white balance ManuallyAudio level adjustments Adjusting the mic input audio LevelPress the multi dial to move 1 to Manual 46 EAudio level adjustments Adjusting the headphone VolumeAudio levels of CH1 and CH2 are adjusted together Turn the multi dial to move to the Monitor Level itemPlay back the tape using the various function buttons Normal playbackPlaying back a tape Adjusting the volume Normal playbackChecking the shooting date Time Variable-speed playback Slow playbackFrame-feed playback Still-picture playbackSearch functions Variable-speed searchBlank search Press the 1 button to return to normal playback 51 EIndex signals Search functionsIndex search Photo indexCounter Counter display Counter memory functionTC XX XX XX UB XX XX XXConnecting external units HeadphonesDigital video equipment 54 EConnecting external units TV setVideo deck 55 EExternal microphone Connected to XLR connector External microphone Connected to phono jack56 E Stereo microphone AG-MC15, optionAudio dubbing 57 EMIC AINAudio dubbing Dubbing Analogue inputStop play back on the external unit 59 EDubbing Analogue input $ Analogue/digital AD conversionAnalogue output Regardless of the recorder’s menu setting Digital input/outputPress the 1 button to play back the tape in the player Press the $ button to stop the recording in the recorderScreen displays Displays in Camera and VCR modesScreen displays Manual mode Operation mode displaysShutter speed White balance informationVCR mode only Monitor volume level meterSearch number Using the Mode CHK button Setting the Display itemsWhen Partial is selected as the Display item setting When ALL is selected as the Display item settingSetting the menu mode Press the Menu button When the remote control unit is usedMenu operations 67 EMenu operations Selecting the main itemsSelecting the sub items Entering the settings For items whose setting is to be selectedFor items whose numerical value setting is to be changed Setting other sub items Setting other main itemsReleasing the menu mode Initializing the menu settingsMenu configuration Camera mode menuVCR mode menu 71 EMenu configuration Camera Setup screenScene File screen 72 EPlayback Function screen 73 ESW Mode screen 74 ERecording Setup screen 75 E76 E AV IN/OUT Setup screen Display Setup screen77 E Other Functions screen 78 E79 E Before calling for service Power supplyBattery Normal video recordingBefore calling for service Other types of video recordingEditing DisplaysPlayback sound OtherSystem resetting CondensationTally lamp Cleaning the video heads Maintenance cautionsUse a cleaning cassette tape Factors that make the heads dirtySpecifications Specifications Memo Web Site http//www . panasonic . co . jp/global F0204W1034
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