Video

Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture

Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or give priority to the exposure value or 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. Use low aperture values (larger lens opening) to softly blur the background in a portrait; Use high aperture values (smaller lens opening) to get a wider depth of field, giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape.

 

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Options

 Default value

[ 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.

[ APERTURE-PRIO.AE]

Set the aperture value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed.

FUNC.

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FUNC.

[ PROGRAM AE] Desired recording program

FUNC.

TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE VALUE

When you select [ SHUTTER-

PRIO.AE] or [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE], a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon.

1If the joystick guide appears on

the screen, press to hide it.

2Adjust () the shutter speed or aperture value to the desired value.

Shutter speed guidelines

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

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

To record in dimly lit places.

1/50

To record under most ordinary conditions.

1/120

To record indoor sports scenes.

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

To record from within a moving car or train or to shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller coasters.

1/2000**

To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.

* mode only.

** mode only.

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