Canon DC220 Shutter speed guidelines, Available Aperture Values, Icon of the currently selected

54Recording Programs

Shutter speed guidelines

1/8, 1/15, 1/30

1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30

For recording subjects in dark places.

1/60

1/60

For general recordings.

1/100

1/100

For recording indoor sports scenes.

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 1/250, 1/500, 1/720*

For recording from within a car or train, or for recording moving subjects such as roller coasters.

* only.

Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed – “ 250” indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.

Available Aperture Values

The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position.

[1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0] [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0]

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

( 12) Mode switch: P

FUNC.

( 31)

Icon of the currently selected

FUNC. Recording Program

Last icon on the right (icon of the currently selected Special Scene)

FUNC. Desired option

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 smooth during playback.

[ PORTRAIT]

-The blur effect of the background increases 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.