Video; Basic Recording; Shooting Video - Canon ZR960 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. If
necessary, clean the video heads (
switch:
1
Move the lens cover switch down
to to open the lens cover.
2
Holding the lock button pressed
down, set the
CAMERA.
2).
switch to
3 Start/Stop
Press
recording.
Press again to pause the
Start/Stop
recording.
W
HEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING
1 Close the lens cover and the LCD
panel.
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Remove the tape.
4 Disconnect the power source and
remove the battery pack.
Using the Viewfinder
When recording in bright places it
may be difficult to use the LCD
screen. In such case, change the
brightness of the LCD screen
( 21, 48) or use the viewfinder
VIEWFINDER
instead. Press
activate the viewfinder along with the
LCD panel. Close the LCD panel to
use only the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder as necessary
with the dioptric adjustment lever.
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Video