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Chapter 8 - Shooting
Chapter 8
Shooting
8.1 Getting a picture
8.1.1 Viewfinder
1.
To set up the viewfinder refer to “Viewfinder” on page 39.
2.
Aim the camcorder at the subject and use the viewfinder to monitor the picture.
–
If you press the live button
below the side panel display, the live picture is also displayed
on the display.
8.1.2 Recall standard video values
You may wish to recall the standard video values if you want to ensure that the camcorder
video parameters are not set to unusual values.
➢
Press the
Std. Recall
button on the left side of the camcorder and hold it for a few
seconds.
8.1.3 Exposure
Iris
Select either the automatic (
A
) or manual (
M
) iris mode on the lens. In manual mode the iris
can be controlled by turning the iris ring on the lens. In automatic mode there are two auto iris
modes available in the camcorder:
–
Auto iris
: the light levels are automatically adjusted; you can still set gain and exposure
speed.
–
Extended auto iris
: The extended auto iris function automatically controls iris and gain
to suit the lighting conditions.
Monitoring exposure
Set the zebra switch on viewfinder to
On
to indicate high exposure levels with a striped
pattern.
Summary of Contents for DMC 1000
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