Recording Programs

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Shutter speed guidelines

Note that on screen only the denominator
is displayed – “ 250” indicates a
shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.
Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions
Recording in a very bright ski resort or
capturing the full colors of a sunset or a
fireworks display becomes as easy as
selecting a special scene recording program.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: P
NOTES
Do not change the position of the mode
switch while recording, as the brightness of the
image may change abruptly.
[ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/
[ SNOW]
- The picture may not appear smoo th during
playback.
[ PORTRAIT]
- The blur effect of the background incr eases
the more you zoom in (
T
).
[ NIGHT]
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing
afterimage.
- Picture quality may not be as good as in other
modes.
- White points may appear on the s creen.
- Autofocus may not work as well as in oth er
modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.
[ SNOW]/[ BEACH]
- The subject may become overexposed on
cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the
image on the screen.
[FIREWORKS]
- To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend
using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod
especially in , as the shutter speed
slows down.
1/6, 1/12, 1/25
1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25
For recording subjects in dark places.
1/50
1/50
For general recordings.
1/120
1/120
For recording indoor sports scenes.
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000
1/250, 1/500
For recording from within a car or train, or
for recording moving subjects such as
roller coasters.
1/2000
For recording outdoor sports such as golf
or tennis on sunny days.
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Icon of the currently selected
Recording Program
Last icon on the right (icon of the
currently selected
Special Scene
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Desired option
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