Record mode

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot

Records still pictures continuously at a certain interval.

Set to Card Recording Mode.

1Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [ 0.2 ] or [ 0.3M ] .

2Set [ADVANCED] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].

3Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

PHOTO SHOT

ªTo stop RapidFire Consecutive

Photoshot midway through

Release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

You can press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway and then start RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot. (Focusing is fixed. If the image stabilizer function is turned on, then MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer will be activated.)

The Camcorder records up to 10 still pictures at intervals of 0.5 seconds. (If the shutter speed is manually set to 1/30, then the still pictures can be recorded at intervals of 0.7 seconds.)

One more still picture may be recorded after you release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

This is not mega pixel still-picture recording. The flash is not used.

If the self-timer is set, the Camcorder records up to 10 still pictures continuously.

Intervals between recording pictures may become longer depending on the card. We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card.

When using the card formatted by other equipment or a card that was recorded and erased repeatedly, the intervals between recording pictures may become longer. If so, back up your important data on a PC, and format your card with this Camcorder.

Recording in various situations (Scene mode)

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

Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

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

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode.

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3) 4)

5)

1)[5] Sports mode

To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions

2)[ ] Portrait mode

To make people stand out against the background

3)[ ] Low light mode

To record dark scenes so they are brighter

4)[ ] Spotlight mode

To record subjects spotlit in a party or theater

5)[ ] Surf & snow mode

To record images at dazzling places such as ski slopes and beaches

ªTo cancel the scene mode function

Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

Sports mode

For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode presents free of Camcorder shakes.

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Panasonic PV-GS300 operating instructions RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot, Recording in various situations Scene mode

PV-GS300 specifications

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