Panasonic VQT3R48 User Manual

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Recording
Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Note
When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before 
recording. In dark places, the Self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly 
operating as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.
Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than 
2 seconds when [10S / 3PICTURES] is selected.
It is not possible to set [10S / 3PICTURES] in the following cases.
In Intelligent Auto Mode
When using Auto Bracket
In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [FLASH BURST] and [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode
During the Burst Mode
Setting of the self-timer cannot be performed in following conditions.
In [HI-SPEED BURST] and [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode
When recording motion pictures
Press 
2 [ë].
Press 
3/4 to select the item and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Item
Description of settings
[OFF]
[2SEC.]
Picture is taken after 2 seconds.
When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to 
avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
[10SEC.]
Picture is taken after 10 seconds.
[10S / 3PICTURES]
After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 
2 second intervals.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
The Self-timer indicator 
A blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
When [10S / 3PICTURES] is selected, the Self-timer 
indicator blinks again after the first and the second 
pictures are taken and the shutter is activated 
2 seconds after it blinks.
A