Panasonic NV-VS3A - Manual (Page 48)

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Using the Super Image Stabilizer Function
In recording situations where shaking of the Movie Camera is
likely to happen, for example when you have zoomed in on a
distant subject or when you record while walking, you can use
this function to stabilize the image.
•In case of very strong camera shake, it may not be possible
to stabilize the picture.
After displaying the [DiGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu... {-> 45)
1
Turn the [A T] Dial to select [EFFECT1].
2
Press the [SET] Button to select [SIS] or
[SIS-fD.ZOOM].
•The [ 0 ] and/or [ (F) ] Lamp lights.
3
Press the [MENU] Button to exit the menu.
•'•’be [@J] and/or [D.ZOOM] Indication appear.
•When you use this function, the shutter speed is
automatically adjusted between 1/125 s and 1/50 s
according to the brightness of the scene.
Cancelling the Super Image Stabilizer Function
Set [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
•Cancelling the Super Image Stabilizer Function also resets
the shutter speed to 1/50 s. However, after selecting the
Sports Mode or the Portrait Mode, cancelling the Super
Image Stabilizer Function does not reset the shutter speed to
1/50 s.
■ In the Following Recording Conditions, the
Picture Stabilizing Effect May Not Be Sufficient:
•Subjects with horizontal or vertical stripes
•Flat subjects
• Dark subjects (In this case, the [@< ] Indication flashes.
Increase the amount of light.)
•Subjects under many fluorescent lamps
•Fast-moving subjects
•Subjects with a flat background
■ When Using the Super Image Stabilizer Function,
the Picture Changes as Follows:
•The picture quality deteriorates slightly.
• Under fluorescent lamps, the picture brightness may
fluctuate and the colours may be unnatural.
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