Basic Recording; Shooting Video - Canon FS1 Instruction Manual

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

Basic Recording

Shooting Video

1
Set the mode dial to
2
Turn on the camcorder.
/ You can select the
memory to be used for recording
movies ( 27).
Start/Stop
3
Press
recording.
• Recording starts; press
again to pause the recording.
• You can also press
the LCD panel.
( 21)
.
to begin
Start/Stop
START/STOP
on
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 position of the mode
dial.
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 (
ON/OFF to turn on the camcorder.
• When recording in bright places it may
be difficult to use the LCD screen. In
such case, change the brightness of the
LCD screen ( 20, 77).
78). Press
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