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Using the Full Range
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Setting the Shutter Speed
In the (Auto) mode, you can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable
shots of fast moving subjects.
1. Set the program selector to Q.

2. Set the program AE mode to the [ AUTO] mode.

3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP].

4. Select [SHUTTER].

5. Select the shutter speed and press the selector dial.

6. Close the menu.

❍Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to
1/1000 or higher.
❍The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds.
❍The setting resets to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to
[, or change the program AE mode.
❍If the shutter speed is set to 1/500 or higher in CAMERA mode and you switch
to CARD CAMERA mode, it automatically changes to 1/250.
❍Recording under fluorescent lights: When the camcorder is set to [(Easy
Recording) or when the program AE mode is set to Auto, Night or Super Night
(OPTURA20) mode, it automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting
and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly. However, if the brightness of the
screen starts to flicker, select Auto mode and set the shutter speed to 1/100.
CARD PLAY (VCR)
CARD CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
CAMERA
SHUTTER••••••AUTOCAMERA SET UP
CAMERA Mode CARD CAMERA Mode
AUTO AUTO
1/60 1/60
1/100 1/100
1/250 1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
1/4000
1/8000
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