Panasonic NV-MC20 - Manual (Page 27)

TECHNIQUES FOR SHOOTING
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White Balance
The VHS-C Movie, like any other video camera, responds
differently to the colours depending on the weather and the time,
even under seemingly same sunlight. The adjustment necessary to
assure natural colour rendition is called “white balance adjust-
ment”.
“AUTO” position .. The white balance is automatically
adjusted as the illumination changes.
WHITE BALANCE
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• AUTO
a OUTDOOR
a INDOOR
In certain cases, the use of the preset positions is recommended:
“INDOOR”........................... When shooting under the light from
incandescent light bulbs or halogen
lamps.
“OUTDOOR”....................... When shooting outdoors under the
sunlight.
Cautions for Use of the Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode
In the Auto mode, the sensors built into the front of the VHS-C
Movie detect the colour temperature of the illumination of the scene
and automatically adjust the white balance. In the following
shooting conditions, the Auto mode may not provide exact white
balance adjustment.
1. When the illumination of the subject is different from the light
that falls on the VHS-C Movie.
2. When either the VHS-C Movie or the subject is in the shade.
3. When extremely bright light sources are used, such as
mercury-vapour lamps, natrium lamps or some types of
fluorescent lamps.
4. When the illumination is not bright enough (approx. 15 lux).
5. When the scene has strong red-coloured illumination, e.g.
during sunrise and sunset.
6. When intensive light hits only the red or the blue light sensor in
the window.
7. When there is some other light source that is outside the
sensing range of the white balance adjustment sensors, e.g.
snowy landscape, cloudy weather, incandescent light and
candlelight.
8. When there is some object placed in front of the sensor window
that prevents light from reaching it.
9. When shooting in the macro range, the Auto mode does not
operate. Therefore, use the “INDOOR” or “OUTDOOR" posi­
tion.
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