Portable Camera Operations1 Audio/Video Production 1 Portable Camera: Precautions and Operation

Portable Camera Operations2 PRECAUTIONS-- Temperature Avoid sudden changes in temperature. Moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit. Do not expose video equipment to high temperatures. Do not leave any video equipment in a car. Do not operate in temperatures over 104. Operate in the shade when possible.

Portable Camera Operations3 PRECAUTIONS-- Lens Never point the camera lens or viewfinder at the sun or a very bright light. (it can damage the image sensor in the camera) Do not touch the surface of the lens. When transporting the camera, be sure the lens cap is closed.

Portable Camera Operations4 Precautions--cleaning Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. Do not use cleaners, or alcohol on the camera. Remove dirt from the camera body with a clean dry cloth only. Tell the teacher if the lens/camera gets dirty.

Portable Camera Operations5 Precautions--handling Do not force the force the LCD screen up or down Handle the camcorder with care. Avoid bumping, hitting, shaking, or striking the camcorder. Always transport the camera in your hand (with the strap around hand). Do not drop the batteries.

Portable Camera Operations6 Precautions--moisture Do not connect the power supply or operate the camcorder if it gets wet. The camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. The camcorder probably will not survive any type of direct exposure to rain, water or a splashing from a pool.

Portable Camera Operations7 Supplying Power Batteries Watch “Power Remaining” indication on screen Batteries must be on camera and Camera must be turned OFF to charge Light will flash when charging Light turns off when fully charged A/C Adapter Provides constant source of power

Portable Camera Operations8 The Tape Use small Mini DV tapes only Erasure prevention slider “Record Tab” Tape Insertion Eject lever Door down, label up, hub in Use “ Push to close ” button Be Patient! Don ’ t ever force the camera or tape

Portable Camera Operations9 Viewing the image Viewfinder Stationary Use during extremely bright conditions LCD monitor Shows warnings Take care Opening and Adjusting Battery consumption

Portable Camera Operations10 Recording Mode set to Record VIDEO Start/stop button Joystick for settings Auto Off – 5 minutes Auto Focus- learn how to focus manually Automatic White Balance – learn how to white balance manually

Portable Camera Operations11 Recording to Tape A new tape needs to be “striped” or “blacked” –Close the lens cap –Push record This lays down a Time Code on the tape Future use – –Video track and Audio 1 and Audio 2 will be replaced but Time Code will remain the same

Portable Camera Operations12 Microphone Camera’s mic is called the Internal microphone – only good for natural sound External microphone- –Best sound quality, interviews, dialogue Transmitter plugs into the camera Receiver plugs into the microphone Headphones plug into the receiver

Portable Camera Operations13 After use 1.Remove Tape 2.Turn Off Camera 3.Put Camera In Correct Bin 4.Plug Camera into the Charger 5.Put Tripod Up 6.Put the Microphone away in correct bin –Remove 9-Volts

Portable Camera Operations14 Before You Leave! Report any Problems to the Teacher –Mistakes happen – it’s better to tell me if there was a problem than to be blamed later Have someone NOT in your group check you back in Label your tape & put it in a plastic bin