Auto Exposure Modes, Program AE Mode

Auto Exposure Modes

Like any good digital still camera, the VIXIA HV30 lets you choose from a range of exposure modes. Auto mode automatically sets the exposure, letting you concentrate on your subject. AV (aperture priority) mode lets you control depth of ﬁeld by letting you choose the aperture. TV (shutter priority) mode lets you select the shutter speed for sharp action shots. In P (program) mode, the camcorder adjusts camera settings automatically.

Program AE Mode

Your life happens everywhere, so the VIXIA HV30 gives you settings that automatically result in the best exposure settings for different conditions and different subjects.

Portrait mode ensures shallow depth of ﬁeld for a pleasing background to your shots of friends and family. Sports mode stops the action with faster shutter speeds. Night mode is designed to give you great shots after the sun goes

down. Snow and Beach modes compensate for bright surroundings and give you the proper exposure on your subject. Sunset mode results in vibrant, well-exposed colors for one of the toughest subjects to capture. Use Spotlight mode when your child is on stage and in the spotlight -- literally -- and you want to make sure the exposure is right for them. And, Fireworks mode records brilliant images of another tough subject: the holiday ﬁreworks display.

Simultaneous Photo Recording

With the VIXIA HV30, you can record HD video and capture a 2 Megapixel photo to a memory card -- simultaneously. Simply press the photo button while recording and you’ve got an e-mail ready digital photo to share with friends and family.

Histogram Display

For the advanced digital photographer, the VIXIA HV30 comes with a Histogram Display -- a feature found in Canon’s line

of digital SLR cameras. The display allows you to see the brightness information of your still images, so you can adjust your exposures as you shoot.

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