Shooting
Shooting your First Video
Follow the instructions below to take your first still photograph with your DV camera.
1. Turn on the DV camera by pressing the POWER button for two seconds.
The DV camera should be in Video mode to shoot video. Check for an icon in the top left corner of the screen to confirm this.
2. Use the LCD screen to frame your shot.
3. Press the Shutter button and release to begin recording.
You will be able to see your video on the LCD screen as you record it.
4.Press the Shutter button a second time to stop recording.
When you press the shutter button to stop recording, the footage is automatically saved in Playback mode. See Playback mode on page 18.
You can change various settings on the DV camera that will affect the quality and appearance of the video footage you record. You can adjust the exposure, size, and resolution of the image, white balance, and other settings. See Video/Photo Menu on page 21.
Note: If the DV camera is not in Video mode when you turn it on, see Video mode on page 17.
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