Video; Basic Recording; Shooting Video - Canon DC301 Instruction Manual

Video

This chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back
movies - from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual
picture adjustments.

Basic Recording

Basic Recording

Shooting Video

Before You Begin Recording
Make a test recording first to check if
the camcorder operates correctly.
Since recordings made on a DVD-R or
DVD-R DL disc cannot be deleted, we
recommend you use a DVD-RW disc
to make the test recordings.
1
Move the
(movies).
2
Turn the
the camcorder in CAMERA mode.
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switch to ON to set
The red CAMERA indicator will turn
on.
3
Move the lens cover switch down
to to open the lens cover.
4
Start/Stop
Press
• The recording starts; press
Start/Stop
recording.
• The DISC access indicator will flash
while recording and will stay on
briefly after pausing while the
scene is recorded on the disc.
W
HEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING
1 Make sure that the DISC access
indicator is off.
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2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Close the lens cover and the LCD
panel.
4 Remove the disc.
IMPORTANT
• When recording movies, try to get a calm,
stable picture.
Excessive camcorder movement while
shooting and extensive use of fast
zooms and panning can result in jittery
scenes. In extreme cases, the playback
of such scenes may result in visually
induced motion sickness. If you
experience such a reaction, immediately
stop the playback and take a rest break
as necessary.
to begin recording.
again to pause the