User manual CANON OPTURA 600

[. . . ] IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA600 A and all its accessories. Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. [. . . ] Set the mode dial to a mode other than . Press the DRIVE MODE button to switch between the drive modes. The setting changes with each press of the button. 4. Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting: Press and hold the PHOTO button fully. A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the PHOTO button. Auto Exposure Bracketing: Press the PHOTO button fully. Three still images in different exposures are recorded to the memory card. 88 The drive mode can also be selected from the FUNC. menu is being displayed, the DRIVE MODE button cannot be used. Maximum number of continuous shots at one time: Still Image Size 2304 x 1736 1632 x 1224 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Frames per Second Normal speed 2. 1 frames 2. 5 frames 3 frames 3 frames High speed 2. 1 frames 3. 8 frames 5 frames 5 frames Maximum Number of Continuous Shots 10 images 10 images 60 images 60 images E These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects. Sufficient space on the memory card is required. Continuous shooting stops when card is full. The number of frames per second will be lower when " " (camcorder shake warning) is displayed on the screen. When using the built-in flash in normal and high-speed continuous shooting mode: 2304 x 1736/1632 x 1224: 2. 1 frames/second 1280 x 960/640 x 480: 2. 5 frames/second Make sure that there is sufficient space on the memory card. Advanced Functions Digital Camera Functions 89 Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) You can shoot a series of overlapping images and merge them into one large panoramic scene using the supplied software (PhotoStitch) on a computer. PHOTO button CARD +/­ button SET dial FUNC. button When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode: PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portion of adjoining images and merges them. Try to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc. ) in the overlapping portion. ( 52) SINGLE 1. 4. Set the camcorder to CAMERA· mode. Select the drive mode symbol followed by [ Press the SET dial. The Stitch Assist screen appears. STITCH AST]. 5. Select the direction with the CARD +/­ button. CARD + button: clockwise. CARD ­ button: counterclockwise. 6. Select the recording program and zoom on the subject. Adjust focus and exposure manually as necessary. Once the sequence has started, you cannot change the recording program, exposure, zoom or focus. 7. Press the PHOTO button to record the first image. Direction and number of recorded images appear. 8. Record the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first image. · Minor discrepancies in the overlapped area can be corrected with the software. · You can retake an image by pressing the CARD +/­ button to return to the previous image. · A maximum of 26 images can be recorded. 90 9. button after the last image. · The Stitch Assist screen will disappear. The DRIVE MODE button can also be used to close the Stitch Assist screen. [. . . ] Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is most important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection, modification or product recall under applicable laws or regulations. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). [. . . ]