Recording Programs
Advanced Functions
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Flexible Recording: Changing the

Aperture and Shutter Speed

Use the automatic exposure (AE)
program or give priority to the exposure
value or the shutter speed.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: P
Options
Default value
T
O
SET
THE
SHUTTER
SPEED
OR
APERTURE
VALUE
When you select [ SHUTTER-
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.
When the numeric value can be
adjusted, small arrows will appear
next to the number.
2Adjust ( ) the numeric value
(shutter speed or aperture value).
The number displayed will flash if the
shutter speed is not appropriate for the
recording conditions. In such case,
select a different value.
NOTES
Do not change the position of the mode
switch while recording, as the brightness of the
image may change abruptly.
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
- If you use 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.
- The image may flicker when recording with
high shutter speeds.
( 10)
[ 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. Use a high
shutter speed to record fast moving
subjects or a slow shutter speed to add a
certain motion blur, emphasizing the feel of
movement.
FUNC.
(22)
Icon of the currently selected
Recording Program
Desired option
FUNC.
FUNC.