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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Portable Camera Operations7 Supplying Power Batteries Watch “Power Remaining” indication on screen To charge Batteries place the battery on the charger or plug the camera into the A/C Adapter Light will flash when charging Light turns off when fully charged A/C Adapter Provides constant source of power

8. Portable Camera Operations8 SD card These cameras record to SDHC cards Lock feature on the SDHC card prevents you from recording on the card Card Insertion/Removal Look for SD card symbol on camera Gently push card in – do NOT force it To Remove gently push the card in – it will pop back up.

9. Portable Camera Operations9 Viewing the image LCD monitor Shows warnings Take care Opening and Adjusting Battery consumption Closing the LCD screen turns the camera off. (it will not turn off camera while in record mode.)

10. Portable Camera Operations10 Recording Mode set to Record VIDEO Start/stop button You can start and stop with LCD screen Auto Off – 5 minutes Auto Focus- learn how to focus manually Automatic White Balance – learn how to white balance manually

11. Portable Camera Operations11 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

12. Portable Camera Operations12 After use 1.Remove Card 2.Turn Off Camera 3.Put Camera In Correct Bin 4.Plug used battery into the Charger 5.Put charged battery on camera 6.Put Tripod Up 7.Put the Microphone away in correct bin - Remove 9-Volt Batteries

13. Portable Camera Operations13 Before You Leave! Have someone NOT in your group check you back in Return your card to Mrs. Baldridge Report any Problems to the Teacher –Mistakes happen – it’s better to tell me if there was a problem than to be blamed later