Panasonic PV-DC3000 operating instructions CapturinCapt ringg ImagesImages

CapturinCapt ringg ImagesImages

Using Optical Viewfinder			1
In addition to using the LCD Viewfinder,
you can also use the Optical Viewfinder to
frame and capture images.
Using the Optical Viewfinder will prolong
battery life.
Before you begin
Set the POWER Switch to		(REC)
or	(MANUAL REC).		2
(See pages 15, 16.)
Optical	POWER LED
Viewfinder			3
		1Select	Button
		/	/ /

Press MODE repeatedlyto select

recording mode (TIFF, SF, F, N, (2X, 3X (ZOOM)). (See page 22.)

•If you want to use SLOW SHUTTER: In Manual Rec mode, press MENU to

display the MENU screen, and then

press	or	to select		SLOW
SHUTTER. Press			or	to select
ON. (Manual Rec only).
(See page 10.)
Press DISPLAY twice				to turn off the
LCD Viewfinder.

•If you press MENU, the LCD Viewfinder will automatically turn on.

Frame the image you want to capture within the recording area guide marks on the Optical Viewfinder.

•When 2X, 3X (ZOOM) is selected, use the LCD Viewfinder to confirm the

image.

BasicBasic OperationOperation

			4	Press SHUTTER	to capture the image.
				• POWER LED Lamp will flash while
				the Digital Camera processes the
				image.
				You may capture another image as
2 DISPLAY	POWER	1		soon as POWER LED Lamp stops
		MODE Button		flashing.
Button	Switch		Notes for LCD and Optical Viewfinder
4SHUTTER			use:
			• The number of image pages left in the
			selected mode is displayed on the LCD
			Viewfinder. When no memory remains, 0
			and POWER LED Lamp will flash. To
			capture other images, you will first need to
			delete some images from memory. (See
			page 37.)
			• The Digital Camera is focused
			automatically.
			• Avoid covering the lens with your fingers
			when	capturing images.
			• Do not subject the LCD Viewfinder to
			pressure or shock.
			• Hold the Digital Camera as steady as
			possible when capturing an image.
			• The active LCD Viewfinder image will
			have a slightly degraded appearance
			when compared to a captured or
			transferred image. This is		normal.

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