Setting the Shutter Speed, Tapecard | Canon MV6iMC guide

Setting the Shutter Speed

Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects.

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CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY (VCR)

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CAM.SET UP

SHUTTER•••••AUTO

1.Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode.

2.Press the SET button and choose AUTO from the program menu.

3.Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP.

4.Select SHUTTER.

5.Press the SET button to select the desired shutter speed.

Using the Full Range of Features

TAPECARD

AUTOAUTO

1/50 slower 1/50

1/1201/120

1/2501/250 1/500 1/1000

1/2000 faster

• Only shutter speeds up to 1/250 are available when using a memory card.

6.Close the menu.

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Canon MV6iMC instruction manual Setting the Shutter Speed, Tapecard

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions Reference Guide 3Windows XP Users Only Contents Using a Memory Card Additional Information Switch Positions by Operating Modes Operating Mode Power switch TAPE/CARD switch Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting started Introducing the MV6i MC Finding Your Way Around the MV6i MC Mastering the Basics OFF Playvcr Assist lamp White LED p Powering Your Camcorder Connecting the camcorder to a household power socket CA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter Charging the battery pack Plug the AC plug into a household power socket Attaching the battery pack CB-2LTE Battery Charger Load or unload the cassette Loading a CassetteLoading and unloading Cassette Handling Precautions Protecting tapes from accidental erasure Recording Recording Movies onto a TapeBefore you start recording When you have finished recording Load a cassette Slide the program selector to Changing the Recording Mode Camera Play VCR Wide screen TV recording Demonstration mode Confirmation/Warning beeps 40⋅/400⋅ digital zoom card 30⋅ Zooming10⋅ optical zoom card 7.5⋅ Mastering the Basics Changing the angle of the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenOpening and closing the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Allowing the subject to monitor recording REC REC Pause Eject Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCR Playing Back a Tape Other playback modes Special playback Reverse ⋅2 Playback Reverse PlaybackForward ⋅2 Playback Using the headphones Built-in speaker Connections for Playback on a TV Screen Switching the AV/headphone terminalUsing the headphones If your TV or VCR has a Scart terminal without S S1-video If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Video Holding the camcorder Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos Composition Picture angle Camcorder moves Record review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search VCR menu Using the MenusCamera menu Card camera menu Selecting from the Menus Press the Menu button Card mix submenu Camera set up submenuList of Menus CAM. MENU, VCR set up submenuDisplay set up submenu System submenu Card set up submenu Card operations submenu VCR MENU, CAM Menu Card Camera 2AV or headphones To print mark 124 Card operations submenu when playing back a single imagePlay MENU, Return 128 Using the Wireless Controller Inserting batteries When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Turning off the tally lamp Close the menu Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time London Setting the clock Date and time display Recording Still Images onto a Tape Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Press the Photo button fully down to take the still image Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of functions in each recording program Program AE Modes Auto Setting the program AE modeEasy Recording Program Spotlight SportsPortrait Sand & Snow Low Light Plus Card Camera mode Night Camera modeSuper Night Camera mode Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects by mode Jump Jump Fade Trigger FADE-TWipe Wipe Flip Flip Beam Beam Puzzle PuzzleZigzag Zigzag Tide Tide Sepia Sepia Art ARTBlack and White BLK & WHT Mosaic Mosaic Select Fader Select the desired settingOperating faders Press the D.EFFECTS Select button to close the menu Press the D.EFFECTS Select button Operating effectsSelect Effect Using the Multi-Image Screen Operating the multi-image screen Press the start/stop button to begin recording External microphone Selecting the audio modeAudio Recording Wind screen Press the start/stop button to end recording Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button Using the Full Range of Features Adjusting AE Shift Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level Setting the Shutter Speed Tapecard Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Use the selector dial to set the focus Adjusting Focus ManuallyPress the Focus button to turn the autofocus off Infinity Focus Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Move the zoom lever toward T To cancel, move the zoom lever toward WEnlarging the Image during Playback Move the image to the right and left Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Selecting date/time Setting the data code Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Connect the camcorder to the VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations Prepare the TV and VCR Prepare the other device Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video EquipmentConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Load a blank cassette Dubbing Stop playback on the other device Concerning copyrighting Copyright precautionCopyright signals Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the device Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD screen 150 Turning the analog-digital converter on Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing Playback tape Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TapeTape in the MV6i MC Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Stop playback on the VCR Press the AV Insert buttonTo stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder To connect an external microphone Audio DubbingTo connect other audio equipment Camera Play VCR Card Camera Card Play VCR Press the Audio DUB. button Setting the Audio Mix Choose the output 100 Selecting audio output channels DV Network Solution Disk Windows XP Users 101 Removing the Card Inserting and Removing the Memory CardInserting the Card Turn off the camcorder Selecting the Still Image Quality Selecting the Image Quality/Size103 Selecting the Image Size of Still Images and Movies Card access display 104 105 File numbers 106 Turning off the shutter sound Recording with the Camcorder Recording Still Images on a Memory Card107 Press the Photo button halfway and hold it 108 Press the Photo button fully down to record the still image 109 Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Connect the camcorder to the other device 110Recording from Other Video Devices 111 Recording Motion Jpeg Movies on a Memory Card 112 113 114 Set the recording program and zoom on the subject Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist115 Press the Photo button to record the first image 116 There are 3 ways to view still images/movies Playing Back a Memory Card117 Card Jump Function 118Single Image To stop the slide show, press the Slide Show button 119Slide Show Index Screen Settings of Still Images/Movies 120 121 Erasing still images/movies Select Protect and press the SET button 122File Operation File Oper Select Image Erase and press the SET button Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect 123 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark 124 125 Erasing all print marks Select the still image/movie you want to erase Erasing Still Images/Movies126 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase 127 Select ALL Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printing with the Direct Print Function Printing Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable129 Select Print and press the SET button Card Photo Printer Selecting the Image Style Setting the Print Style130 Selecting the Borders 131Bubble Jet Printer Selecting the Paper Size Card Photo Printer Selecting the Printing Area Bubble Jet Printer Trimming Settings132 Change the size of the trimming frame Printing with Print Mark Settings133 Move the trimming frame Set the print style 134Select \ Print 135 Card LUMI. Card luminance key Mix level 136CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key Press the Card MIX button 137Select MIX Type Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card138 Select Execute and press the SET button Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape 139 Formatting a Memory Card 140 Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable 141 142 Other Information and PrecautionsMemory card operating precautions Card chroma key 143Sample images Card luminance key Camera chroma key SD Memory Card SDC-8M Specifications Capacity Interface144 145 Adjusting the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder Preparing the lens cap Battery pack Battery Pack Time needed for full rechargeBattery Max. Recording Time Typical Recording Time Pack 146 Taking care of the battery pack How much power is left?When to recharge 147 148 Installing the backup batteryTreat the battery pack with care Maintenance 149 Storage Maintenance150 Camcorder body and lens 151 Using the camcorder abroadPower sources TV playback Condensation What happens when condensation is detected152 Protecting the camcorder from condensation Recording/Playback Troubleshooting153 154 ? The camcorder won’t focus Memory card operations Problem ? The memory card will not insert155 156 Miscellaneous MV6i MC System Diagram 157 TL-28 Tele-converter Optional Accessories158 159 SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays160 161 Screen Displays during Basic Recording/Playback Camera Mode Screen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback Current still image 163Slide show Total still images 164 Date and Time 165 Memory card caution phrases 166 Direct Print Related Messages MV6i MC Specifications167 NB-2L Battery Pack 168 Index 169 170 Printed on 100% reused paper