Panasonic DMC-S3 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Taking pictures with your own settings
[Normal Picture] Mode
Recording Mode:
Aligning the focus
If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a
tripod, or [Selftimer].
If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red,
correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash or
change [Sensitivity] settings.
Aperture value Shutter speed
Jitter alert
display
Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Useful when subject is not in the centre of picture.
First adjust focus according to subject
Align the AF area
with the subject
Hold down
halfway
Focus display
( When focus is aligned: illuminated
When focus is not aligned: flashing)
AF area
( When focus is aligned: green
When focus is not aligned: red)
Return to desired composition
Press fully
AF area
Subjects/environments which may
make focusing difficult:
Fast-moving or extremely bright
objects, or objects with no colour
contrast.
• Taking pictures through glass or
near objects emitting light. In the
dark, or with significant jitter.
When too close to object or when
taking pictures of both distant and
close objects together in the same
picture.
Focus range
Distance between the lens
and the subject
5 cm
(0.17 feet)
1 m
(3.28 feet)
Zoom ratio
1 x (Max. W)
Gradually changes
4 x (Max. T)
The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not
aligned.
Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference.
Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring
the subject into focus if it is out of range.
AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using Digital
Zoom.
Focus range
Shutter button
Display the screen for Recording
Mode selection
Select [Normal Picture] Mode
Take a picture
Press halfway
(press lightly to
focus)
Press fully
(press the button all
the way to record)
Recording Mode list
[Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (18)
[Normal Picture] Mode Take pictures with your own settings.
[Scene Mode] Take pictures according to scene. (39)
[Motion Picture] Mode Take motion pictures. (21)