Samsung SCD303 manual Recommended Shutter speeds when recording

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Advanced Recording

SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE

✤You can set SHUTTER SPEED only in CAMERA mode.

✤The EXPOSURE function works in both CAMERA and M.REC modes.

✤SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu.

✤SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated.

1.Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.

2.Move the MENU SELECTOR until you see the ( ) icon, and then push the MENU SELECTOR. ■ You see a screen on which you can select SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE.

■ Move the MENU SELECTOR to select the item you want and then push the MENU SELECTOR. ■ SHUTTER SPEED can be set to 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000 or 1/10000. ■ EXPOSURE can be set between 00 and 29.

3.To exit from the setting screen, select the icon ( ) and push the MENU SELECTOR.

Recommended Shutter speeds when recording

✤Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis : 1/2000 or 1/4000.

✤Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters : 1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250

✤Indoor sports such as basketball : 1/100

Notes

■If you want to use the selected shutter speed and exposure value, you should begin the recording with the shutter speed and the exposure adjustment screens displayed on the LCD.

■If you manually change the shutter speed and the exposure value when Auto-exposure option is selected, manual changes are applied first.

■The image may not seem as smooth when a high shutter speed is set.

■The camcorder returns to the auto shutter setting and auto exposure setting when you set the NITE PIX to ON, or change to the EASY, SLOW SHUTTER modes.

■When recording with a SHUTTER SPEED of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not shining into the lens.

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Safety Instructions Ventilation Lightning User Installer Caution Contents Advanced Recording Playback 104 LCD open For example English English Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately Precautions regarding the Lithium batteryMulti OSD Language FeaturesPhoto Nite PIXBasic Accessories Accessories Supplied with camcorderOptional Accessories Front & Left View Function buttons Left Side ViewSpeaker PB ZOOM/MACRO DisplayRight & Top View Power switch Camera or PlayerTape Eject Rear & Bottom ViewStop START/STOPStill SlowOSD On Screen Display in Camera and Player modes OSD in Camera modeFolder number-file number see Image counter OSD On Screen Display in M.REC/M.PLAY modesSlide Show MPEG4 Screen Size Turning the OSD on/off On Screen Display Turning OSD on/offBattery Installation for the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control SCD305/D307 onlySelf Record using the Remote Control Lithium Battery Installation Hand strap Adjusting the Hand StrapShoulder Strap Attaching the Lens CoverTo use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable Connecting a Power SourceTo select the Camcorder mode Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Using the Lithium Ion Battery PackLCD on Continuous recording timeTips for Battery Identification Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette How to store a tapeProtecting a tape Removing the tape protectionMaking your First Recording Basic RecordingSelecting the OSD Language Record Search REC Search Recording with the LCD monitor Hints for Stable Image RecordingRecording with the Viewfinder Bright Select Bright Adjust Color Adjust Adjusting the LCDAdjusting the Focus Using the ViewfinderPlaying back a tape you have recorded on the LCD Controlling Sound from the Speaker Adjusting the LCD during PlayUse of various Functions Setting menu itemsMenu SUB Menu Functions Player Availability of functions in each mode Clock SET Clock setup works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC and M.PLAY modesWL. Remote SCD305/D307 only Demonstration Program AE Setting the Program AE WHT. Balance White Balance Tele Macro Zooming In and OutDigital Zoom Zooming In and Out with Digital ZoomDIS Digital Image Stabilizer DSEDigital Special Effects Select Selecting an effect REC Mode function works in Camera mode REC ModeAudio Mode function works in Camera mode Audio ModeWind CUT OFF TV Display WL.REMOTE Using Quick MenuNavigation MenuDIS DSE Digital Special Effect seeWHT. Balance see Setting the Quick menuFocus Auto Focus/Manual Focus see Shutter Speed & ExposureRecommended Shutter speeds when recording Slow Shutter Low Shutter Speed Easy Mode for Beginners Manual Focusing Auto FocusingAF/MF Auto Focus/Manual Focus BLC Back Light Compensation BLC works in CAMERA/M.REC modeTo Start Recording Fade In and OutTo Stop Recording use Fade in / Fade OUT Fade OUT Approx secondsDubbing sound Audio dubbing SCD305/D307 onlyDubbed Audio Playback Searching for a Photo picture Photo Image RecordingNite PIX 0 lux recording Power Nite PIX General recording Downward recording Various Recording TechniquesUpward recording Self recordingTape Playback Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacksPlayback on the LCD Playback on a TV monitorPlayback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacksPlayback/Pause Various Functions while in Player modePicture search Forward/Reverse Slow playback Forward/Reverse SCD305/D307 onlyX2 Playback Forward/Reverse SCD305/D307 only Frame advance To play back frame by frame SCD305/D307 onlyReverse playback SCD305/D307 only Zero Memory SCD305/D307 only PB DSE Playback Digital Special Effects PB Zoom Connecting to a PC Connecting to a DV deviceTransferring IEEE1394 i.LINK-DV standard data connections Recording with a DV connection cable System requirementsTransferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection USB interfaceProgram installation Installing DVC Media 5.1 ProgramUsing the PC camera function Using the USB streaming function Using the Removable Disk functionDisconnecting the USB cable Memory Stick Functions Memory Stick Optional AccessoryMemory Stick SCD305/D307 Ejecting the Memory CardStructure of folders and files on the Memory Card Selecting the Camcorder modeImage Format Memory File Number Select the image quality Selecting the image qualityNumber of images on the Memory Card Recording images to a Memory Card Recording Still images to a Memory Card in M.REC ModeRecording an image from a cassette as a still image To view a Single image Viewing Still imagesTo view a slide show To view the Multi Display Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Card Menu Selector Marking images for printingProtection from accidental erasure Deleting Still images Formatting the Memory Card Recording moving pictures onto a Memory Card Mpeg RecordingSelecting the moving picture sizes Images, but it is not a malfunction Mpeg PlaybackAfter finishing a recording MaintenanceCleaning the Video Heads Cleaning and Maintaining the CamcorderPower sources Using Your Camcorder AbroadColor system PAL-compatible Countries/RegionsSelf Diagnosis Display TroubleshootingMoisture Condensation Memory Full Self Diagnosis Display in M.REC/M.PLAY mode103 Model name SCD303/D305/D307 SpecificationsIndex Exclusions What is not Covered Samsung Limited WarrantyThis Camcorder is Manufactured by

SCD303 specifications

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