If the optimal exposure cannot be obtained, try the following actions.
Manually adjust the exposure (
43).
Change the metering method (
43).
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode
You can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets the aperture setting most appropriate for the subject. Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving subjects, and a slow shutter speed to add a motion blur to moving objects, enhancing the feel of movement of the image.
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (
11).
Mode switch: 
Shutter speed guideline
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1/8, 1/15, 1/30 | 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, | For recording subjects in dark places. |
| 1/15, 1/30 |
|
1/60 | 1/60 | For general recordings. |
1/100 | 1/100 | For recording indoor sports scenes. |
1/250, 1/500, | 1/250, 1/500 | For recording from within a car or train, or for |
1/1000 |
| recording moving subjects such as roller coasters. |
1/2000 | – | For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis |
| on sunny days. | |
|
|
1. Select the recording program
[
40).
2.Press (
).
3.Change (
) the shutter speed and press (
) to save the setting.
The shutter speed denominator 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 obtain a brighter image, but the image quality may be lower, and the 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 under fluorescent lights: In 
mode and when the recording program is set to [
PROGRAM AE] or [
NIGHT] (SCN), the camcorder automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts
the shutter speed accordingly. However, if the screen starts to flicker, select [
E
Programs Recording | Functions Advanced |
41