Canon DC201, DC210, DC211 instruction manual Shutter speed guidelines, Last icon on the right icon

42Recording Programs

Shutter speed guidelines

1/6, 1/12, 1/25

1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25

For recording subjects in dark places.

1/50

1/50

For general recordings.

1/120

1/120

For recording indoor sports scenes.

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 1/250, 1/500

For recording from within a car or train, or for recording moving subjects such as roller coasters.

1/2000

For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis on sunny days.

Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed – “ 250” indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.

Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions

Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a special scene recording program.

POINTS TO CHECK

( 10)

Mode switch: P

FUNC.

( 22)

FUNC.	Icon of the currently selected
	Recording Program

	Last icon on the right (icon of the
	currently selected Special Scene)
FUNC.	Desired option

NOTES

Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording, as the brightness of the image may change abruptly.

[		PORTRAIT]/[	SPORTS]/[	BEACH]/
[	SNOW]

-The picture may not appear smooth during playback.

[ PORTRAIT]

-The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T).

[ NIGHT]

-Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

-Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.

-White points may appear on the screen.

-Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

[SNOW]/[ BEACH]

-The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.

[FIREWORKS]

-To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend

using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod

especially in , as the shutter speed slows down.