Beginner’s Guide
Charging
0Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.
Recording
0Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.
Playback
0Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.
Shooting Tips
Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder ~ Recording Stable Images ~
.
This is the standard way of shooting while standing up.
Be sure to master this basic technique in order to achieve stable images.
o[Getting Ready]
AOpen your feet to the width of your shoulders.
BKeep the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder, close to your side.
CHold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle accordingly.
Extending Your Hands to Shoot ~
.
Extend your hand when your subject is being hidden behind a crowd of people.
o[Getting Ready]
AOpen your feet to the width of your shoulders.
BExtend your right hand and hold the camcorder over your head. C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle
accordingly.
Caution :
0Use this way of shooting only as a last resort as it is difficult to achieve stable images.
0Set to the wide angle as much as possible as the image will be prone to camera shake.
0Be considerate. Do not inconvenience the people around you.
Squatting and Shooting at Eye Level
.
Staying low is a common position to take when shooting small children. By recording from the eye level of the child, you can capture all his cute expressions clearly.
o[Getting Ready]
AKneel down with your left knee while keeping your right foot on the ground.
BPlace the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder, on your right knee.
CHold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle accordingly.
Panning
0Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.
Use this method to shoot a wide angle of view.
o[Getting Ready]
AShoot by rotating your body instead of moving your arms while keeping the basic way of holding a camcorder as stated above.
BStand facing the direction where the rotation will stop.
CTwist your upper body to the direction where recording will start.
DPress the start button and record for 2 seconds, then slowly twist back your body to face the front.
Record for another 2 seconds while facing the front, then press the stop button.
(The 90 degrees rotation should take about 5 seconds, giving the feeling of a slow motion.)
4
