Auto Slow Shutter; Manual Recording Functions; Scene Mode - Panasonic HDC-SD5 Operating Instructions Manual

Auto slow shutter

You can record bright pictures even in dark
places by slowing the shutter speed.
¬ Rotate the mode dial to select
Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] [AUTO SLOW SHTR]
#
[ON] and press the cursor button.
#
≥ When auto slow shutter mode is selected, the
shutter speed is adjusted between 1/25 and
1/250 depending on the surrounding
brightness.
≥ When adjusting the shutter speed manually, it
can be adjusted between 1/25 and 1/8000.
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To cancel the auto slow shutter mode
Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [OFF]
and press the cursor button.
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then
the shutter speed will be set between 1/50 and
1/250. (When adjusting the shutter speed
manually, it can be adjusted between 1/50 and
1/8000.)
≥ This function's default setting is [ON].
≥ If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the
subject may not be focused in on.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the
screen may be seen as if frames are missed
and afterimages may appear.

Manual recording functions

Scene mode

This is for recording in various
.
situations.
When you record images in different situations,
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
speeds and apertures.
¬ Rotate the mode dial to select
1
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS
switch to MANUAL.
2
Press the MENU button, then
select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE]
# desired item and press the
cursor button.
[5] Sports
To record sports scenes or scenes where there
are quick motions
[ ] Portrait
To make people stand out against the
background
[ ] Low light
To make the scene brighter in dark conditions
[ ] Spotlight
To make the subject under a spotlight look more
attractive
[ ] Surf & snow
To record images in bright places such as ski
slopes and beaches
To cancel the scene mode function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] #
[SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the cursor
button.
Recording
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AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
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