•[FIREWORKS]

-To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure

to use a tripod especially in

mode, as the shutter speed slows down.

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.

[ 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.

FUNC.

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Use a high shutter speed to record fast moving subjects or a slow shutter speed to add motion blur, emphasizing

FUNC.

Icon of the currently selected

Recording Program

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

[ PROGRAM AE]

The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject.

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.2Adjust () the shutter speed or aperture value to the desired value.

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