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.
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Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed
CAMERA• | CAMERA• |
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1/8, 1/15, 1/30 | 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, |
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1/60 | 1/60 |
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1/100 | 1/100 |
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1/250, 1/500, | 1/250, 1/500 |
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1/1000 |
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1/2000 | - |
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| For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis |
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1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA• 
or CAMERA•
mode.
2. Set the mode dial to 
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3. Press the SET dial.
4. 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.
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 movies on a tape under fluorescent lights: When the mode dial is set
to 
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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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