Panasonic PV-DV953 Wind Noise Reduction Function, Recording in Special Situations Program AE

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SHUTTER/IRIS/

Wind Noise Reduction Function

This function reduces the noise that the wind makes as it hits the microphone during recording.

1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >>

VOL/JOG

M ENU

1

PUSH

[WIND CUT] >> [ON].

≥The [WIND CUT] Indication 1 appears.

To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

≥It does not work with an external microphone.

≥When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated depending on the strength of wind to reduce wind noise.

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Recording in Special Situations (Program AE)

Select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations.

	WIND CUT
2	SHUTTER/IRIS/
	VOL/JOG	PUSH
	M ENU

1

AUTO

MANUAL

AE LOCK

FOCUS

W.B.

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3 4

5

1

WT

2

AUTO

MANUAL

AE LOCK

FOCUS

W.B.

AELOCK 1

1/60

F3.4

0dB

1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

2Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [PROG.AE] >> a desired Mode [5], [7], [4], [Ω], [º].

≥The Indication of the selected Mode is displayed. [5] Sports Mode 1

For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes.

[7] Portrait Mode 2

Focuses on the main subject of the image and leaves the background slightly out of focus.

[4] Low Light Mode 3

Preserves the mood of dim light settings without altering picture brightness.

[Ω] Spotlight Mode 4

Neutralizes the additional brightness created by a spotlight.

[º] Surf & Snow Mode 5

Compensates for excessive illumination from sun glare to produce a clear picture.

Canceling the Program AE Function

Set [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF]. Or, set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].

≥For other notes, see page 68.

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Recording with a Fixed Brightness (AE Lock Function)

This is a function for setting a fixed brightness. When recording in light with an extreme difference in the brightness of the background and the subject, such as a person standing in front of a dark background, the person can be recorded brightly if the brightness is adjusted to the person.

1After setting to Camera Mode, press the [W/T] zoom Lever toward [T] and zoom in to the part you want to record.

2Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AE LOCK].

≥The [ AELOCK ] Indication 1 flashes to indicate that the brightness is fixed. Afterwards, it lights up white.

To fix your desired brightness

After Step 1, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to [MANUAL] to adjust the brightness manually and then set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to [AE LOCK].

To cancel AE Lock Function

Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO] or [MANUAL].

≥Set the AE Lock again when [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector is switched after the AE Lock has been set. (The brightness setting may be changed.)

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