Self-Timer Recording - Panasonic V-GS150GC Operating Instructions Manual

(either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear
and the video flash may not be lighted.
≥Using the video flash fixes the shutter speed of
1/750 s or faster to 1/500.
≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark
place. If so, adjust the focus manually.
≥The picture may appear dark if video flash is lit
in front of a white background.
≥A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash
and may cause a vignetting effect.
≥Do not use the flash with the ND filter (optional)
attached.
≥Set the flash to [
prohibited.
≥Do not block the flash by hand or any other
means.
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When the video flash is not used
Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [
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To adjust the brightness of the video
flash
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Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >>
select the desired brightness level.
[ßj]: If the brightness is too high ([ßj] or
[ßAj] indication will appear.)
[ßd0]: In normal recording (the [ß] or [ßA]
indication will appear.)
[ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient ([ßi]
or [ßAi] indication will appear.)
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Red eye reduction function
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes
become red from flashes.
1
Set [ADVANCE] >> [RED EYE] >> [ON].
≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending
on the recording conditions.
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Using the video flash VW-FLH3E
(optional)
≥The video flash permits still picture recording in
a dark place 2.0 metres or more distant. The
available range of the video flash is approx. 1 to
4 metres.
≥When the video flash becomes ready to flash,
the [ß] indication appears.
≥The optional video flash and the built-in video
flash cannot be used simultaneously.
≥The brightness of the video flash cannot be
adjusted.
≥The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance
become fixed.
≥Using the video flash outdoors or with backlight
or other bright conditions may result in white
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blotches (colour blotches) on the pictures. If so,
either adjust the iris manually or use the
backlight compensation function, without using
the flash.
≥Carefully read the operating instructions for the
video flash.

Self-timer recording

You can record still pictures on a card using the
timer.
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
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Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES].
2
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥After the recording lamp and the [
indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds,
recording will start. After recording, the
self-timer will be cancelled.
≥You cannot press the [PHOTO SHOT] button
half way. Focusing will be carried out with
reference to the focusing frame.
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To stop the timer midway through
Press the [MENU] button.
≥By operating the [OFF/ON] switch or mode dial,
the self-timer standby mode is cancelled.
≥If the continuous photoshot recording is set, the
maximum recordable pictures are recorded.
PHOTO
SHOT
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