Adjusting the Shutter Speed Manually | JVC GY-DV301, GY-DV300

2. Adjusting the Shutter Speed Manually

SHUTTER button

SELECT dial

GAIN SHUTTER

SHUTTER 1/1000

S T B Y

Shutter speed indication

● Flickering occurs when shooting

under a fluorescent light. This

can be reduced by setting the

1. Press the SHUTTER button.

●The currently set shutter speed is shown for about 3 seconds on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.

●The shutter speed can be set while the shutter speed value is displayed.

2.Rotate the SELECT dial within 3 seconds (while the shutter speed is displayed) to set the shutter speed. Rotating the dial upward increases the shutter speed, and rotating it downward lowers the speed.

3.Stop rotating the SELECT dial when the desired shutter speed is indicated.The set value is displayed for about 3 seconds before the setting is confirmed.

shutter speed to 1/50 in regions

Setting

STEP mode : NORMAL (1/50), 1/120, 1/250,

where the power supply

range

1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000

frequency is 50 Hz, and to 1/120

in 60 Hz regions.

VARIABLE mode : 1/50.1 to 1/2067.8

●The set shutter value is retained in the memory even if the power is turned OFF.

To return to the auto shutter speed adjustment mode, use either of the following methods.

●Set the AE item to AUTO on the OPERATION menu screen

●Set the MODE item to AUTO on the TOP MENU screen. In this case the shooting mode becomes the auto mode.

Shooting a Computer Display

The shutter speed should be set to variable scan mode. The variable scan mode is used to match the GY- DV300’s shutter speed with the variable scan frequency of computer screens, etc. When shooting a computer screen with the camera, bright over-exposed horizontal stripes will appear in the picture if the screen’s scan frequency is faster than the camera’s frequency, and dark under-exposed stripes will appear if the screen’s scan frequency is slower than the camera’s scan frequency.

While observing the LCD screen, adjust the shutter speed until a stable image is obtained.

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GY-DV301, GY-DV300 specifications

The JVC GY-DV300 and GY-DV301 are part of JVC's renowned D-Series of professional camcorders, known for their impressive video quality and user-friendly features. Launched in the early 2000s, these models gained widespread recognition for their reliability and versatility in various broadcasting and filmmaking environments.

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