42Recording Programs

[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]

- When using a slow shutter speed in dark

places, you can obtain a brighter image, but the

image quality may be lower, and the autofocus

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Icon of the currently selected

Recording Program

may not work well.

- The image may flicker when recording with

high shutter speeds.

- Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the

screen starts to flicker, select [ SHUTTER-

PRIO.AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.

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APERTURE-PRIO.AE]

- About the available aperture values: Below is a

list of all available aperture values. However,

the actual range of values available for

selection will vary depending on the initial zoom

position.

Available Aperture Values

[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

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Mode switch:

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.

-White points may appear on the screen.

-Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

[SNOW]/[ BEACH]

-The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.

[FIREWORKS]

-To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend

using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod

especially in , as the shutter speed slows down.

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