Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode

You can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets a matching aperture setting.

Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving subjects, and a slow shutter speed to create a trailing after image. When recording in CAMERA mode the standard shutter speed is 1/60.

Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed

CAMERA

CARD CAMERA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/8, 1/15, 1/30

1/2, 1/4, 1/8,

For recording subjects in dark places.

 

1/15, 1/30

 

 

 

 

1/100

1/100

For recording indoor sports scenes.

 

 

 

 

1/250, 1/500,

1/250, 1/500

For recording from within a car or trains, or

1/1000

 

recording moving subjects such as roller coasters.

1/2000

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For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis

 

on sunny days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

 

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Set the mode dial to .

2. Press the SET dial.

3. Turn the SET dial to select the shutter speed.

The denominator of the shutter speed appears.

The shutter speed number flashes when the selected shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the shutter speed.

When using a slow shutter speed in dark places, you can record the subject brightly, but the image quality may be lower, and autofocus may not work well.

 When recording in dark places, we recommend using the optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light or the VL-3 Video Light.

If the shutter speed is set to 1/1000 or higher in CAMERA mode and you switch to CARD CAMERA mode, it automatically changes to 1/500.

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.

Recording under fluorescent lights (CAMERA mode): When the mode dial is set to , or , the camcorder automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly. However, if the screen starts to flicker, select Tv mode and set the shutter speed to 1/100.

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