Setting the Shutter Speed

You can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable shots of fast moving subjects.

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

MENU

( 37)

CAMERA SETUP

SHUTTER••••••AUTO

1.Set the program selector to .

2.Set the program AE mode to the (Auto) mode.

3.Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP].

4.Select [SHUTTER].

5.Select the shutter speed and press the SET dial.

CAMERA Mode

CARD CAMERA Mode

AUTO

AUTO

1/50

1/50

1/120

1/120

1/250

1/250

1/500

 

1/1000

 

1/2000

 

6. Close the menu.

If the shutter speed is set to 1/500 or higher in CAMERA mode and you switch

to CARD CAMERA mode, it automatically changes to 1/250.

Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to 1/1000 or higher.

The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds.

The setting resets to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to EASY, or change the program AE mode.

Guidelines for Recording with High Shutter Speeds:

-Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000

-Moving objects such as cars or roller coasters: 1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250

-Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/120

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Canon MVX330i Setting the Shutter Speed, Menu Camera Setup Shutterauto, Close the menu, Camera Mode Card Camera Mode

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