Canon MVX-45i Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed

Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode

You can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets a matching aperture setting.

Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving subjects, and a slow shutter speed to create a trailing after image. When recording in CAMERA mode the standard shutter speed is 1/50.

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Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed

CAMERA	CARD CAMERA
1/6, 1/12, 1/25	1/2, 1/3, 1/6,	For recording subjects in dark places.
	1/12, 1/25
1/120	1/120	For recording indoor sports scenes.
1/250, 1/500,	1/250, 1/500	For recording from within a car or trains, or
1/1000		recording moving subjects such as roller coasters.
1/2000	-	For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis
		on sunny days.
CAMERA	PLAY (VCR)		CARD CAMERA	CARD PLAY

1. Set the mode dial to .

2. Press the SET dial.

3. Turn the SET dial to select the shutter speed.

The denominator of the shutter speed appears.

The shutter speed number flashes when the selected shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the shutter speed.

When using a slow shutter speed in dark places, you can record the subject

brightly, but the image quality may be lower, and autofocus may not work well.

 When recording in dark places, we recommend using the optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light or the VL-3 Video Light.

If the shutter speed is set to 1/1000 or higher in CAMERA mode and you switch to CARD CAMERA mode, it automatically changes to 1/500.

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.

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