4.0

Out of 12 Ratings

Owner's of the Panasonic Camcorder HCV550K gave it a score of 4.0 out of 5. Here's how the scores stacked up:
  • Reliability

    3.25 out of 5
  • Durability

    3.75 out of 5
  • Maintenance

    3.83 out of 5
  • Performance

    4.92 out of 5
  • Ease of Use

    4.25 out of 5
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White Balance
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or
lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.
Switch to Manual Mode. (l 54)
1 Touch [WB].
2 Touch / to select White Balance Mode.
Touch [WB] to select the mode.
To return to auto setting, set to or change the Recording Mode to the Intelligent Auto
Mode. (l 43)
To set the White Balance manually
1 Select , fill the screen with a white subject.
2 Touch and set the blinking .
When the screen turns black instantly and the display
stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is
complete.
If the display continues flashing, the White Balance
cannot be set. In this case, use other White Balance Modes.
If you turn on the unit with the lens cover closed, the Auto White Balance will not be performed
correctly. Always open the lens cover before turning on the unit.
When the display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.
When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the White Balance first.
is not displayed on the screen when is being set.
AWB
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
MNL
Icon Mode/Recording conditions
Automatic White Balance adjustment
Sunny mode:
Outdoors, under a clear sky
Cloudy mode:
Outdoors, under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1:
Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2:
Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
Sunrise, sunset, etc.
AWB
AWB
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
MNL
HC-V250
AWB
AWB