Panasonic Hx Dc3 Owners Manual
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∫Image Stabilizer for still pictures
Select the menu.
≥ Image Stabilizer does not work during zoom operations.
≥ When recording with a tripod, we recommend that you set the Image
Stabilizer off.
≥ [SCENE MODE] will be set to (OFF) when the [E.I.S.(PICTURE)] is
set to (ON) while the [SCENE MODE] ( l66) is set to (HDR
Backlight Comp.).
≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong camera shaking conditions.
≥ When [SCENE MODE] is set to (FIREWORKS), (NIGHT
SCENERY), (NIGHT PORTRAIT)...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64759/w64_hx-dc3_adv_en_om_d-55.png "Page 56
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∫Image Stabilizer for still pictures
Select the menu.
≥ Image Stabilizer does not work during zoom operations.
≥ When recording with a tripod, we recommend that you set the Image
Stabilizer off.
≥ [SCENE MODE] will be set to (OFF) when the [E.I.S.(PICTURE)] is
set to (ON) while the [SCENE MODE] ( l66) is set to (HDR
Backlight Comp.).
≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong camera shaking conditions.
≥ When [SCENE MODE] is set to (FIREWORKS), (NIGHT
SCENERY), (NIGHT PORTRAIT)...")
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Records a sequence of still pictures at a rate of 10 per second or 1 per
second.
Use this function to record fast-moving subject.
≥ Set to Recording Mode. ( l22)
1Select the menu.
2(For Auto Focus only)
Press the button halfway.
Advanced (Recording)
Burst recording
[MENU]: # [BURST] # desired setting
(16M BURST):
Records approximately 1 still picture every 1 second.
The unit records as you hold down the button, ending the
recording when the maximum number pictures in the burst are...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64759/w64_hx-dc3_adv_en_om_d-56.png "Page 57
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Records a sequence of still pictures at a rate of 10 per second or 1 per
second.
Use this function to record fast-moving subject.
≥ Set to Recording Mode. ( l22)
1Select the menu.
2(For Auto Focus only)
Press the button halfway.
Advanced (Recording)
Burst recording
[MENU]: # [BURST] # desired setting
(16M BURST):
Records approximately 1 still picture every 1 second.
The unit records as you hold down the button, ending the
recording when the maximum number pictures in the burst are...")
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3Press the button fully.
≥During recording, lights up in red.
≥ The Auto Focus works to fix the focus when the button is pressed
halfway.
∫ Maximum number of pictures in the burst
≥When recording with the self-timer, the recording ends when the
maximum number of pictures in the burst is reached.
≥ When burst recording, the following functions are disabled and cannot
be used.
j[FLASH]
j [HDR Backlight Comp.] in [SCENE MODE]
j [CREATIVE CONTROL]
j [PANORAMA]
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3Press the button fully.
≥During recording, lights up in red.
≥ The Auto Focus works to fix the focus when the button is pressed
halfway.
∫ Maximum number of pictures in the burst
≥When recording with the self-timer, the recording ends when the
maximum number of pictures in the burst is reached.
≥ When burst recording, the following functions are disabled and cannot
be used.
j[FLASH]
j [HDR Backlight Comp.] in [SCENE MODE]
j [CREATIVE CONTROL]
j [PANORAMA]
≥ The following functions...")
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∫
Recording technique
∫ About size of still pictures
The sizes of panorama still pictures are as follows.
≥During panorama still picture recordin g, the zoom function is disabled.
≥ If you record a motion picture with [PANORAMA] set to (360 e
PANORAMA) or (180 e PANORAMA), zoom operations are
available during recording but zoom will be automatically canceled
when you stop.
≥ The panorama still picture that will be recorded will be narrower than
what is displayed in the recording screen.
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∫
Recording technique
∫ About size of still pictures
The sizes of panorama still pictures are as follows.
≥During panorama still picture recordin g, the zoom function is disabled.
≥ If you record a motion picture with [PANORAMA] set to (360 e
PANORAMA) or (180 e PANORAMA), zoom operations are
available during recording but zoom will be automatically canceled
when you stop.
≥ The panorama still picture that will be recorded will be narrower than
what is displayed in the recording screen.
≥...")
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≥When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving
subject is recorded (particularly when recording in mode),
mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when
printing.
[PICTURE SIZE]
[MENU]: # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting
Picture sizeAspect ratio
4608k 3456 4:3
4352k 3264 4:3
3072k 2304 4:3
2048k 1536 4:3
640 k480 4:3
4352k 2448 16:9
3744k 2106 16:9
2560k 1440 16:9
1920k 1080 16:9
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≥When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving
subject is recorded (particularly when recording in mode),
mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when
printing.
[PICTURE SIZE]
[MENU]: # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting
Picture sizeAspect ratio
4608k 3456 4:3
4352k 3264 4:3
3072k 2304 4:3
2048k 1536 4:3
640 k480 4:3
4352k 2448 16:9
3744k 2106 16:9
2560k 1440 16:9
1920k 1080 16:9
1")
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You can add various types of filter effects when recording motion pictures
and still pictures.
[CREATIVE CONTROL]
[MENU]: # [CREATIVE CONTROL] # desired setting
(OFF):
Cancel the setting.
(Miniature Effect (MINI)):
Record motion pictures with miniature effects as if recording a
miniature model.
(One Point Color (1CLR)):
Record in black and white while keeping one selected color. ( l65)
(Old Movie (OLD)):
Record motion pictures with a retro feel.
(Time Lapse Rec (INTV))*1:
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You can add various types of filter effects when recording motion pictures
and still pictures.
[CREATIVE CONTROL]
[MENU]: # [CREATIVE CONTROL] # desired setting
(OFF):
Cancel the setting.
(Miniature Effect (MINI)):
Record motion pictures with miniature effects as if recording a
miniature model.
(One Point Color (1CLR)):
Record in black and white while keeping one selected color. ( l65)
(Old Movie (OLD)):
Record motion pictures with a retro feel.
(Time Lapse Rec (INTV))*1:
Record long, slow...")
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*1 Mode for motion picture recording only
*2 Mode for still picture recording only
∫One Point Color
Select the color to leave with SET button, and press SET
button.
∫ Time Lapse Rec
Select the desired setting time ([1 sec]/[10 sec]/[30 sec]/
[1 min]/[2 min]) with SET button, and press SET button.
≥ (1 sec) / (10 sec) / (30 sec) / (1 min) / (2 min) will
appear on the LCD monitor.
≥ 1 frame will be recorded every set recording intervals, and 10 frames
will makeup motion picture of 1 second.
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*1 Mode for motion picture recording only
*2 Mode for still picture recording only
∫One Point Color
Select the color to leave with SET button, and press SET
button.
∫ Time Lapse Rec
Select the desired setting time ([1 sec]/[10 sec]/[30 sec]/
[1 min]/[2 min]) with SET button, and press SET button.
≥ (1 sec) / (10 sec) / (30 sec) / (1 min) / (2 min) will
appear on the LCD monitor.
≥ 1 frame will be recorded every set recording intervals, and 10 frames
will makeup motion picture of 1 second.
≥...")
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≥(Time Lapse Rec (INTV))
jAudio is not recorded.
j Minimum motion picture recording time is 1 second.
j [REC MODE] will be .
j [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] is disabled.
j Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically
depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these
settings. ( l81, 83)
≥ (Ghost Effect (GHOST))
jThis will not work during the still picture recording (except for still
picture recording while recording motion picture).
j [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] is disabled.
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≥(Time Lapse Rec (INTV))
jAudio is not recorded.
j Minimum motion picture recording time is 1 second.
j [REC MODE] will be .
j [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] is disabled.
j Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically
depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these
settings. ( l81, 83)
≥ (Ghost Effect (GHOST))
jThis will not work during the still picture recording (except for still
picture recording while recording motion picture).
j [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] is disabled.
j If you...")
- 61 - ≥Focus and White Balance will be fixed to the optimal values for the still picture for first frame. Therefore, if focus, brightness or a light source changes drastically during recording, the panorama still picture as a whole may not be recorded with optimal focus or a color tone. ≥ 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. jWhen the swing speed is too fast or too slow j When recording the subject that have monotone colors or patterns repeating (such as sky, sandy beach, etc.). j When recording moving subjects (such as people, pets, automobile, wave, flowers swaying in the wind, etc.) j When recording in a 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 the halfway point, black strip will be recorded in the area that was not recorded when the recording is terminated before reaching the set angle.
- 62 - ≥Set to Recording Mode. ( l22) You can switch between motion picture recording and audio recording, and switch the image quality of the motion picture to record. *1 is a format suitable for playback on a high-definition TV. *2 is a format suitable for playback on a PC. *3 is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie’11). It is recommended when using a Mac. ≥Recordable time using the battery ( l14) ≥ Recordable time for SD cards and built-in memory ( l159) ≥ This function’s default setting is mode. ≥ Using [CREATIVE CONTROL] allows recording video with various types of filter effects added. ( l64) Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus RECORDING MENU 1 [REC MODE] [MENU]: # [REC MODE] # desired setting *1:Records with 1920 k1080 pixels. (60i) *2:Records with 1920 k1080 pixels. (30p) :Records with 1280 k720 pixels. (60p) :Records with 1280 k720 pixels. (30p) *3:Records with 960 k540 pixels. (30p) :Records with 640 k480 pixels. (30p) :Records audio. (VOICE RECORD) 1 1
- 63 - ≥When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded (particularly when recording in mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback. The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. [PICTURE SIZE] [MENU]: # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting Picture sizeAspect ratio 4608k 3456 4:3 4352k 3264 4:3 3072k 2304 4:3 2048k 1536 4:3 640 k480 4:3 4352k 2448 16:9 3744k 2106 16:9 2560k 1440 16:9 1920k 1080 16:9 1
- 64 - You can add various types of filter effects when recording motion pictures and still pictures. [CREATIVE CONTROL] [MENU]: # [CREATIVE CONTROL] # desired setting (OFF): Cancel the setting. (Miniature Effect (MINI)): Record motion pictures with miniature effects as if recording a miniature model. (One Point Color (1CLR)): Record in black and white while keeping one selected color. ( l65) (Old Movie (OLD)): Record motion pictures with a retro feel. (Time Lapse Rec (INTV))*1: Record long, slow moving scenes by skipping certain intervals to create a short time-lapse video. ( l65) (Ghost Effect (GHOST))*1: Record people and objects by leaving a faint ghost-like trail after them. (Fish-eye Effect (FISH)): Record motion pictures as if recorded through a fish-eye lens. (HDR Paint (HDRP))*2: Record still pictures with picture effects. (Soft Skin (SKIN)): Record with skin softening effects. (Monochrome (B/W)): Record in monochrome. (Sepia (SEPIA)): Record with colors adjusted to sepia. (Vivid (VIVID)): Record with reduced sharpness and increased color. (Soft (SOFT)): Record with reduced sharpness for a softer image. 1 MINI 1CLR OLD INTV GHOST FISH HDRP SKIN B/W SEPIA VIVID SOFT
- 65 - *1 Mode for motion picture recording only *2 Mode for still picture recording only ∫One Point Color Select the color to leave with SET button, and press SET button. ∫ Time Lapse Rec Select the desired setting time ([1 sec]/[10 sec]/[30 sec]/ [1 min]/[2 min]) with SET button, and press SET button. ≥ (1 sec) / (10 sec) / (30 sec) / (1 min) / (2 min) will appear on the LCD monitor. ≥ 1 frame will be recorded every set recording intervals, and 10 frames will makeup motion picture of 1 second. ≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours. ≥When [CREATIVE CONTROL] is set, the [SCENE MODE] (l66), [BURST] (l57) and [PANORAMA] (l59) functions are set to (OFF).≥ (Miniature Effect (MINI)) jAudio is not recorded. j [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] and [FACE FRAMING] are disabled. j To make the Miniature Effect more noticeable, it is recommended use a tripod to record subjects that include far scenery, or subjects that have depth or are tilted, without using the zoom. j Maximum recordable time is 12 hours. j Recorded motion picture will look like time-lapsed. ≥ (One Point Color (1CLR)) jA color that is not set may stay depending on the subject. ≥ (Old Movie (OLD)) jBlack vertical line is not recorded during the still picture recording (except for still picture recording while recording motion picture). j [DIGITAL ZOOM] and [i.ZOOM] cannot be used. j [FACE FRAMING] is disabled. Setup exampleSetup time (recording interval)Recording timeRecorded time Sunset 1 sec Approx. 1 h Approx. 6 min Blooming 30 sec Approx. 3 h Approx. 36 s INTVINTVINTVINTVINTV
- 66 - ≥(Time Lapse Rec (INTV)) jAudio is not recorded. j Minimum motion picture recording time is 1 second. j [REC MODE] will be . j [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] is disabled. j Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. ( l81, 83) ≥ (Ghost Effect (GHOST)) jThis will not work during the still picture recording (except for still picture recording while recording motion picture). j [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] is disabled. j If you record a still picture during motion picture recording, a ghost effect will be recorded. ≥ (Fish-eye Effect (FISH)) j[E.I.S.(VIDEO)] and [FACE FRAMING] are disabled. ≥ (HDR Paint (HDRP)) jWe recommend use of a tripod. j The flash is disabled. j will be used when [PICTURE SIZE] is set to . j [BURST] and [PANORAMA] are set to (OFF). j [E.I.S.(PICTURE)] is set to (OFF). j [METERING MODE] is set to (MULTI). j [ISO] is set to AUTO. j The field of view of the recorded still picture is smaller than the range visible on the recording screen. Please refer to page 36. When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. [INTELLIGENT AUTO] [SCENE MODE] [MENU]: # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting (OFF): Cancel the setting. 1
- 67 - * Mode for still picture recording only. This will not operate during the motion picture recording. ≥(SUNSET/FIREWORKS/LANDSCAPE/NIGHT SCENERY/NIGHT PORTRAIT) jImage may get blurry when close object is recorded. 5 (SPORTS): To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback. (PORTRAIT): To make people stand out against the background. (SPOT LIGHT): Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated. (SNOW): Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations. (BEACH): To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant. (SUNSET): To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant. (FIREWORKS): To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully. (LANDSCAPE): For spatial scenery. (NIGHT SCENERY): To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully. (NIGHT PORTRAIT): To capture a person and the background brightly. (HDR Backlight Comp.)*: Provides definition in regions that would otherwise be black or white. (LOW LIGHT): For dark scenes, such as at dusk.
- 68 - ≥(FIREWORKS) jThe shutter speed is 1/30. (Motion picture recording) j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding. j (the camera shake icon) is displayed constantly when recording still pictures, but this does not indicate a fault. ≥ (NIGHT SCENERY/NIGHT PORTRAIT/HDR Backlight Comp.) jUsing a tripod is recommended. ≥ (LOW LIGHT) jThe shutter speed is 1/15 or more. (Motion picture recording) ≥ (HDR Backlight Comp.) jWhen recording a moving subject, a ghost image may appear. j The field of view of the recorded still picture is smaller than the range displayed on the recording screen. ∫ Limitations of Scene Mode settings SettingLimitations (SPORTS) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF. FOCUS: Fixed to . (PORTRAIT) (SPOT LIGHT) (SNOW) (BEACH) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF. FOCUS: Fixed to . WHITE BALANCE: Fixed to . (SUNSET) (FIREWORKS) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF. FOCUS: Fixed to . FLASH: Fixed to . ISO: Fixed to AUTO. FACE FRAMING: Fixed to (OFF). EXP COMPENSATION: Fixed to ± 0. WHITE BALANCE: Fixed to . (LANDSCAPE) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF. FOCUS: Fixed to . FACE FRAMING: Fixed to (OFF).
- 69 - Please refer to page 54. (NIGHT SCENERY) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF. FOCUS: Fixed to . FLASH: Fixed to . FACE FRAMING: Fixed to (OFF). (NIGHT PORTRAIT) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF. FOCUS: Fixed to . (HDR Backlight Comp.) BURST: Fixed to (OFF). PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF. FOCUS: Fixed to . FLASH: Fixed to . E.I.S.(PICTURE): Fixed to . METERING MODE: Fixed to . ISO: Fixed to AUTO. PICTURE SIZE: setting is disabled. ( setting is changed to setting) (LOW LIGHT) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF. FOCUS: Fixed to . FLASH: Fixed to . ISO: Fixed to AUTO. [ZOOM MODE] SettingLimitations
- 70 - Please refer to page 57. Please refer to page 59. When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the still picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. ≥ When [FLASH] is set to ß A (AUTO) or ß (ON), [BURST] and [PANORAMA] are set to (OFF). ≥ [SCENE MODE] will be set to (OFF) when the [FLASH] is set to ßA (AUTO) or ß (ON) while the [SCENE MODE] ( l66) is set to (FIREWORKS), (NIGHT SCENERY), (HDR Backlight Comp.), or (LOW LIGHT). ≥ If you register a shortcut function ( l77) to the SET button, you can change the flash setting from the recording screen. RECORDING MENU 2 [BURST] [PANORAMA] [FLASH] [MENU]: # [FLASH] # desired setting ßA (AUTO):The unit determines the brightness of the subject and emits a flash if necessary. ß (ON):The unit emits a flash irrespective of the brightness of the subject. (OFF):Cancel the setting. 2 2