Panasonic HX-DC1 User Guide

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BASIC OPERATION

SHOOTING
BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING

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 stabilise the camera.

Make sure that the lens and flash unit are not blocked by your fingers or the 
handstrap. And do not block the built-in microphone on the monitor unit with 
your hand.

Correct hold

Incorrect hold

A finger is blocking the 
lens or flash.

Example 1:
Grip the camera by 
wrapping the fingers 
of the right hand, 
from the little finger 
to the middle finger, 
around the camera, 
and hook the index 
finger above the 
lens.

Example 2:
Grip the camera by 
wrapping the fingers 
of the right hand, from 
the little finger to the 
index finger, around 
the camera.

i To avoid dropping the camera, be sure to attach a handstrap.

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.