50Using the Recording Programs

Options

 Default value

[

 

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

[ APERTURE-PRIO.AE]

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.

FUNC.

( 25)

FUNC.

Icon of the currently selected

Recording Program

 

FUNC. Desired option

TO SET THE APERTURE VALUE OR SHUTTER SPEED

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 to the desired value.
Shutter speed guidelines

 

 

1/8, 1/15, 1/30

 

 

with cinema effect

[

 

HDV(PF24)] or

[

 

HDV(24F)]

 

 

1/6, 1/12, 1/24

 

 

1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30

For recording subjects in dark places.

 

1/60

 

with cinema effect

[

HDV(PF24)] or

[

HDV(24F)]

 

1/48, 1/60

 

1/60

For general recordings.

1/100

1/100

For recording indoor sports scenes.

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

For recording from within a car or train, or for recording moving subjects such as roller coasters.

1/2000

For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis on sunny days.

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

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]