Panasonic PV-DC3000 Operating Instructions Manual page 19

Using Optical Viewfinder
In addition to using the LCD Viewfinder,
you can also use the Optical Viewfinder to
frame and capture images.
Using the Optical Viewfinder will prolong
battery life.
Before you begin
Set the POWER Switch to
or (MANUAL REC).
(See pages 15, 16.)
Optical
Viewfinder POWER LED
2
1
DISPLAY POWER
Switch
Button
4
SHUTTER
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Capturing Images
Capturing Images
1
Press MODE repeatedly to select
recording mode (TIFF, SF, F, N, (2X,
3X (ZOOM)). (See page 22.)
• If you want to use SLOW SHUTTER:
(REC)
2
Press DISPLAY twice to turn off the
LCD Viewfinder.
• If you press MENU, the LCD
3
Frame the image you want to capture
within the recording area guide marks
on the Optical Viewfinder.
1
Select Button
• When 2X, 3X (ZOOM) is selected, use
/ / /
4
Press SHUTTER to capture the image.
• POWER LED Lamp will flash while
MODE Button
Notes for LCD and Optical Viewfinder
use:
• The number of image pages left in the
selected mode is displayed on the LCD
Viewfinder. When no memory remains, 0
and POWER LED Lamp will flash. To
capture other images, you will first need to
delete some images from memory. (See
page 37.)
• The Digital Camera is focused
automatically.
• Avoid covering the lens with your fingers
when capturing images.
• Do not subject the LCD Viewfinder to
pressure or shock.
• Hold the Digital Camera as steady as
possible when capturing an image.
• The active LCD Viewfinder image will
have a slightly degraded appearance
when compared to a captured or
transferred image. This is normal.
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In Manual Rec mode, press MENU to
display the MENU screen, and then
press or to select SLOW
SHUTTER. Press or to select
ON. (Manual Rec only).
(See page 10.)
Viewfinder will automatically turn on.
the LCD Viewfinder to confirm the
image.
the Digital Camera processes the
image.
You may capture another image as
soon as POWER LED Lamp stops
flashing.
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