Panasonic HDC-SX5P Manual recording functions, Scene mode, To cancel the scene mode function

Recording

Manual recording functions

Scene mode

This is for recording in various situations.

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When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

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1Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.

2Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] desired item and press the cursor button.

[5] Sports

Used to record fast action.

[ ] Portrait

To make people stand out against the background

[ ] Low light

Improved image quality in low light situations.

[ ] Spotlight

Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.

[ ] Surf & snow

Improved image quality when shooting on beaches or snowy locations.

To cancel the scene mode function

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the cursor button.

≥You can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.

Sports mode

≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake.

≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change.

≥If you record a subject illuminated with bright light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The [5] display flashes.

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker.

Portrait mode

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to

[OFF].

Low light mode

≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be

recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the

subject may become washed out and the periphery extremely darkened.

Surf & snow mode

≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become washed out.

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