( Default value)
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture

[Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program; using it, you can change functions like the white balance or image effects. Select one of the other AE recording programs to control the shutter speed or aperture.

Operating modes:

[FUNC.] >[Rec. Programs] >[Shutter-Pri. AE] or [Aperture-Pri. AE] >[Ï] or [Ð]* to set the desired shutter speed () or aperture value () >[X]

* You can also drag your finger along the dial.

Options

[’Programmed AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject.

[‚Shutter-Pri. AE] Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value.

[“Aperture-Pri. AE] Set the aperture value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed.

NOTES

[Shutter-Pri. AE]:

-On screen only the denominator is displayed – [250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.

-When recording in dark surroundings, you can obtain a brighter picture by using slow shutter speeds; however, image quality may not be as good and autofocus may not work well.

-The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds.

[Aperture-Pri. AE]: The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position.

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