Panasonic HX-DC2 Operating Instructions Manual page 61

≥ Focus and white balance will be fixed to the optimal values for the still
picture for first frame. Therefore, it may not record with focus or
brightness optimal for the whole panorama still picture when focus or
brightness changes drastically during the recording.
≥ Since panorama still picture is composed from multiple still pictures,
there may be cases where the subject may warp or connection may
stand out.
≥ In the following cases, it may not be possible to record correctly.
j When the swing speed is too fast or too slow
j When recording the subject that have monotone colours or patterns
repeating (such as sky, sandy beach, etc.).
j When recording moving subjects (such as people, pets, automobile,
wave, flower dancing in the wind, etc.)
j When recording in dark place
j When recording in places with flickering light source such as
fluorescent lamp, candle, etc.
j When recording the unit held away from your body (axis of rotation)
≥ The recorded panorama picture will not be saved when the recording is
terminated before reaching the half of the set angle. Even if the
recording exceeds half point, black strip will be recorded in the area
that was not recorded when the recording is terminated before
reaching the set angle.
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