Panasonic AG-DVC30 User Manual page 15

The handle of the AG-DVC30 protrudes upward somewhat, and the
camera-recorder body is well balanced. When I later viewed video I shot
while carrying the camera around by the handle, I found that although
there was more jiggling than would have been the case if a steadycam
were used, the sense of walking through the woods was conveyed well.
The shakiness of the picture was not particularly bad, and overall the
results seemed quite usable. I think the difference can be ascribed to the
well-placed center of gravity when the AG-DVC30 is carried by the handle,
as well as to the relationship between the weight of the camera-recorder
and the strength of the cameraman.
The AG-DVC30 brings new meaning to the phrase "compact and
functional." I'd like to have one as a camera-recorder to take with me when
I walk around. It can be used in conjunction with the AG-DVX100(A) and a
battery pack. In short, the AG-DVC30 is a powerful tool for the
documentary creator.
A rain jacket for the AG-DVX100 also works with the AG-DVC30.
I used a rain cover to protect the camera-recorder against the elements. It was just big
enough to accommodate the AG-DVX100A, so the AG-DVC30 fit easily. As the photo
shows, it was even possible to use the rain cover with the LCD monitor extended.
Lightweight Tripod
All my gear in total was a tad heavy
when carrying a tripod, but there is
just no substitute when you want to
capture video completely free of
jitter.
AG-DVC30 U S E R G U I D E
How to use this superbly mobile professional digital video camera!
Shooting On the Move, Holding the camera-recorder by the Handle
It is possible to control the camera just by gripping the handle lightly, without much
force. I tried shooting while climbing stairs, and the result was less jerky than I had
expected.
Small Enough to Fit in
a Carrying Bag
The AG-DVC30 fits right into a small
carrying bag. The photo shows a larger
bum-bag.
The handle makes it easy to take out
the camera-recorder quickly, should an
opportunity arise. Removing the handle
makes the camera-recorder still more
compact and easy to stow.
My User Button Assignme
User Button 1:
User Button 2:
User Button 3:
The FOCUS button does not have an infinity setting. Auto-focus may be the
basic operating mode, but when in the manual focus mode it is useful to have
(PUSH) AF+ZOOM (which instantly zooms to the maximum magnification,
auto-focuses, and then zooms back to the original field angle) assigned to
USER 3. Operation is extremely fast. To USER 2 I assigned EVF DTL, which
emphasizes silhouettes in the viewfinder image and makes focusing easier.
Finally, I assigned REC CHECK, for checking previously recorded material, to
USER 1, right near the zoom lever. I also use this last setting on the AG-
DVX100.
REC CHECK
EVF DTL
(PUSH) AF+ZOOM
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