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Controlling Shutter Speed and Other Functions while Shooting

Use the automatic exposure (AE)

program to use functions like the white

balance or image effects, or give

priority to the shutter speed.

Use faster shutter speeds to record

subjects moving quickly; Use slower

shutter speeds to add motion blur,

emphasizing the feel of movement.

Options Default value
FUNC.
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[ PORTRAIT]
The camcorder uses
a large aperture,
achieving a focus on
the subject while
blurring other distracting details.
[ BEACH]
Use this mode to
record on a sunny
beach. It prevents
the subject from
being underexposed.
[ SPORTS]
Use this mode to
record sports
scenes such as
tennis or golf.
[SUNSET]
Use this mode to
record sunsets in
vibrant colors.
[NIGHT]
Use this mode to
record in dimly lit
places.
[ SPOTLIGHT]
Use this mode to
record spotlit
scenes.
[SNOW]
Use this mode to
record in bright ski
resorts. It prevents
the subject from
being underexposed.
[ FIREWORKS]
Use this mode to
record fireworks.

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[ PROGRAM AE]
The camcorder automatically adjusts the
aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal
exposure for the subject.
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder
automatically sets the appropriate aperture
value.