Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed

FUNC.

Icon of the currently selected

Recording Program

Use the automatic exposure (AE) program or give priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed.

Use a high shutter speed to record fast moving subjects or a slow shutter speed to add motion blur, emphasizing the feel of movement.

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.

POINTS TO CHECK

 

 

 

 

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Mode switch: P

 

 

 

Options

 Default value

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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.

[ APERTURE-PRIO.AE]

Set the aperture value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed.

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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 function guide appears onthe screen, press to hide it.2Press or to adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to the desired value.

Shutter speed guidelines

Note that on screen only the denominator

is displayed – [ 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.

1/2*, 1/3*, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25

To record in dimly lit places.

1/50

To record under most ordinary conditions.

1/120

To record indoor sports scenes.

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

To record from within a moving car or train or to shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller coasters.

1/2000**

To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.

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