Panasonic HXDC1 HXDC1 User Guide - Page 51

BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. When zooming in or out, you can minimize the effects of camera shake by using your other hand on the monitor unit to help stabilize the camera. Correct hold Incorrect hold BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Example 1: Example 2: Grip the camera by Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers wrapping the fingers of the right hand, of the right hand, from from the little finger the little finger to the to the middle finger, index finger, around around the camera, the camera. and hook the index finger above the lens. i To avoid dropping the camera, be sure to attach a handstrap. Make sure that the lens and flash unit are not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap. And don't block the built-in microphone on the monitor unit with your hand. i Due to the characteristics of the camera, the outer surface may become warm during use, but this does not indicate a malfunction. i If the camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during use, you might temporarily discontinue use until it cools down, or try holding it in your other hand for a while. Please use a tripod or other support when using the camera for a long time. VQT3M88 51