Panasonic Palmcorder IQ PV-A306 Manual page 28

To record high speed motion (i,e. a tennis stroke) for improved STILL or SLOW mode
playback, when watching the tape on this Palmcorder or a VHS VCR (3 or 4 head VCR),
Auto Shutter
In the AUTO mode (no indication in the EVF), the Palmcorder wilf automatically adjust
the shutter speed from 1/60 to 1/250 according to the brightness of the subject. The
speed does not appear in the EVF.
• AUTO mode is automatically setected whenever the POWER switch is set to CAMERA•
Manual Selection
The High Speed Shutter indicator flashes when the light level is inadequate. More
light should be provided to achieve better picture quality and color.
Press HIGH SPEED SHU'n'ER while Notlndication
recording,
Press repeatedly to obtain one of the EVF Indications 1/60
eight higher shutter speeds shown at right. _
11100
1/250
• 1/500
1/1000
112000
1
1/4000
1/10000
Note: i
• For proper color reproduction, it is recommended that you use this feature outdoors.
For indoor High Speed Shutter recording, additional halogen or tungsten light should
be provided. Fluorescent light will degrade the picture quality.
• This feature requires ample light. More light is required for the fastest shutter speeds.
• The Auto Focus system may not operate properly in insufficient light when using the
High Speed Shutter.
Use when recording a subject that is darker than the surrounding scene, in a shadowed
area or when the light source is in back of your subject.
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BACKLIGHT while
recording.
When lighting conditions return
to normal, press BACKLIGHT
again to disengage.
Indication appears
in the EVF.