Recording 8 Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.)

Achieve natural colours (white balance)

Restore natural colours according to the light source when colouring has become unnatural.

Focus, colouring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with

still pictures.

To return to automatic adjustment

Set to [

] or

.

After steps 1 and 2 (P.44) Select [].

4/4NEXT

Set the mode.

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Mode displayed

●Please adjust white balance first if using in conjunction with iris/gain setting.

The mode is changed by one setting in the following sequence each time any cursor button is pressed.

→ →

 

 

 

Automatic

Adjusted automatically

 

 

 

 

Indoor

In locations with incandescent or halogen lighting

 

 

 

 

(incandescent lighting)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outdoor

In bright, outdoor conditions

 

 

 

 

Set manually

When ideal results cannot be produced with [

],

 

 

 

[ ], [ ] modes (Mercury lighting, sodium lighting,

 

 

 

 

 

 

(see below)

fluorescent lighting, hotel lighting, spotlights, sunsets,

 

 

 

 

sunrises, etc.)

 

Setting manually

Set colours based on white objects within the required lighting environment.

Set to [

 

].

Fill the entire display with white

 

 

 

 

 

subject and begin making setting.

BACK

BACK

[ ] flashes.

Setting complete when flashing

 

stops.

• If the [

 

] continues flashing after setting begins, the setting cannot be

 

 

made.

(Because the range is too dark, etc.)

Auto white balance range

10000K Blue sky

9 000K

 

8 000K

Cloudy sky (Rain)

7 000K

TV screen

 

6 000K

Sunlight

5 000K

White fluorescent lamp

4 000K

Halogen light bulb

3 000K

Incandescent light bulb

2 000K

Sunrise, sunset

1 000K

Candlelight

• If the [ ] flashes during recording, adjustments cannot be completed for

the current subject. Remake the setting until matching the subject.

When out of range, images become reddish or bluish. Moreover, the mode does not work properly even when within range if multiple light sources are used. In such cases, adjust images manually.

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Panasonic SDR-S15 Achieve natural colours white balance, Setting manually, To return to automatic adjustment

SDR-S15 specifications

The Panasonic SDR-S15 is a compact and lightweight camcorder that packs a variety of advanced features, making it suitable for both amateur and semi-professional videographers. Launched as part of Panasonic's popular SDR series, the SDR-S15 stands out for its user-friendly design and solid performance, especially in portable filmmaking.

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The SDR-S15 features a powerful 10x optical zoom lens, allowing users to get closer to their subjects without sacrificing image quality. This optical zoom capability is complemented by a digital zoom function that extends the reach even further, providing flexibility for shooting distant scenes. The camera is also equipped with a 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen, which makes framing shots and adjusting settings intuitive and straightforward, even for those new to video recording.

In terms of stabilization, the SDR-S15 includes a built-in image stabilization system that helps reduce the effects of camera shake, resulting in smoother footage. This feature is particularly advantageous for handheld shooting, where minor movements can often lead to distracting jitter in the final video.

For storage, the SDR-S15 utilizes an SD/SDHC card slot, allowing users to expand their recording capacity easily and find the right balance between quality and storage space. The camcorder's battery life is also commendable, providing extended shooting times, so users can capture all the important moments without frequently changing batteries.

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