Recording Programs 41
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.
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Mode switch:
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The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject.
[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.
[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.
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TO SET THE APERTURE VALUE OR SHUTTER SPEED
1 Press SET .2Select () the desired value and press SET .Shutter speed guidelines1/8, 1/15, 1/30
1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30
For recording subjects in dark places.
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1/60 |
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1/100 |
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| 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 |
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1/250, 1/500 |
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For recording outdoor sports such as golf |
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or tennis on sunny days. |
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Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed – [ 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250, etc.
NOTES
Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly.
When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number display will flash if the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value.