Recording Still Pictures (Jpeg) - Panasonic HDC-SX5 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording
Recording still pictures
(JPEG)
Record the still picture on an SD card.
≥ This number of recording pixels for still pictures
is compatible with the 16:9 aspect ratio of a
wide-screen TV. They are recorded at
[1920k1080].
≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded in STD mode.
1
Rotate the mode dial to select
.
or
The lens cover opens automatically.
2
Open the LCD monitor or extend
the viewfinder.
3
Press the PHOTO SHOT button
halfway in order to adjust
focusing. (For auto focusing
only)
The shutter speed and the iris/gain value are
fixed and the unit focuses on the subject
automatically.
≥ If you set [O.I.S.] (l 68) to [ON], then the
image stabilizer function will be more effective.
([ ] (MEGA optical image stabilizer)
MEGA
will be displayed.)
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Focus indication:
PHOTO
A Focus indication
B Focus area
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
4
Press the PHOTO SHOT button
fully to take the picture.
≥ In order to take better still pictures, the screen
will brighten when recording.
To record still pictures clearly
≥ When zooming in on the subject with a
magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to
reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit
by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom
magnification and approaching the subject
when recording.
≥ When recording still pictures, hold the unit
firmly with your hands and keep your arms
stationary at your side so as not to shake the
unit.
≥ You can record stable pictures without shaking
by using a tripod and the remote control.
≥ For information about the number of
recordable still pictures on an SD card
(l 59)
≥ The sound cannot be recorded.