Panasonic PV-DV901 - Manual (Page 21)

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PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette
With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for approximately 7
seconds each on the Cassette.
1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE].
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause
Mode.
• The Palmcorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then
switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.
• Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image quality.
I Progressive Photoshot
With the progressive Photoshot Function, you can record still pictures with
higher resolution than with the normal Photoshot Function.
• AHer setting [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to [ON]
or [AUTO], press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode.
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• This Function may not work with some function settings. (-► 51)
^Continuous Photoshot
If the [PHOTOSHOT] Button is held down with the [SHUTTER] of the Sub-
Menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] set to [ON], the Palmcorder will record still
images without interruptions every 0.7 seconds until the button is released.
• The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is
recorded. (However, this function is not enabled when Progressive
Photoshot is set to [ON] or [AUTO].)
BDigitai Stili Picture
When the [CAMERA STILL] Button 0 is pressed, images become still
pictures. When the Button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is
cancelled.
• We recommend that you press the [CAMERA STILL] Button first at the
position where you want to record the picture and then press the [PHOTO
SHOT] Button.
I For the still pictures taken in the Continuous Photoshot Mode or Digital Still
Picture Mode, photoshot index signals are not recorded.
Zoom in/Out Functions
It gives special effects to the Palmcorder by Recording objects close by or
with wide-angle shot.
1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out):
Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in):
Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T].
• Zoom magnification is displayed for a few seconds.
• Generally speaking, when the [W/T] zoom lever is pressed towards [W] or
[T], the zooming speed gradually increases.
Taking Close-up Shots of Small Subjects (Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1 x, the Palmcorder can locus on a subject
that is as close as approximately 1.5 inch (35 mm) from the lens. With this,
small subjects like insects can be recorded.
• For other notes, see page 5i.
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