Canon DC230, DC220, DC50 instruction manual Recording Program, Desired option, Shutter-Prio.Ae

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

( 12) Mode switch: P

Options	 Default value
[ 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.

[ APERTURE-PRIO.AE]

Set the aperture value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. Use low aperture values (larger lens opening) to softly blur the background in a portrait or high aperture values (smaller lens opening) to get a wider depth of field, giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape.

Recording Programs 53

FUNC.

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FUNC.	Icon of the currently selected
	Recording Program

FUNC. Desired option

TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE VALUE

When you select [ SHUTTER-

PRIO.AE] or [ APERTURE- 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 aperture or 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.

-Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [ SHUTTER- PRIO.AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.

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