Basic Recording; Shooting Video - Canon FS20 Instruction Manual

Video
This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including
recording, playback, and memory operations.

Basic Recording

Shooting Video

1
Set the camera mode dial to
.
2
Turn on the camcorder.
/ /
the memory to be used for recording
movies ( 32).
3
Start/Stop
Press
recording.
• Recording starts; press
again to pause the recording.
34
( 25)
or
You can select
to begin
Start/Stop
• You can also press
the LCD panel.
W
HEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING
1 Make sure that the ACCESS
indicator is off.
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Close the LCD panel.
IMPORTANT
Observe the following precautions while
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.
Failing to do so may result in permanent
data loss or damage to the memory.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or
turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the operating mode.
NOTES
• About the Power Save mode: To save power
when the camcorder is powered by a
battery pack, the camcorder will
automatically shut off if left without any
operations for 5 minutes (
to turn on the camcorder.
• When recording in bright places it may
be difficult to use the LCD screen.
Conversely, when recording in dark
places, the LCD panel may be a
nuisance to others nearby. In such
cases, change the brightness of the
LCD screen accordingly (
START/STOP
on
90). Press
23, 89).