Using the Recording Programs

Auto

The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot.

Program AE

The camcorder adjusts the camera settings automatically. However, you have the options of adjusting the settings manually ( 44).

Portrait

The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details.

Landscape

The camcorder chooses a small aperture to achieve a broad depth of field in the entire composition.

Creative Recording:

You can adjust the settings to match the conditions for the subjects.

Easy Recording:

The camcorder automatically selects matching conditions for the subjects.

Shutter-Priority

AE

Use this mode to select the shutter speed. The camcorder automatically sets a matching aperture setting ( 45).

Aperture-Priority

AE

Use this mode to select the aperture size. The camcorder chooses the appropriate shutter speed ( 46).

Sports

Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf.

Slow Shutter

 

 

Special Scene

Use this mode to record

Select from 6 Special

moving subjects to make

Scene modes to record

them appear blurred, such

with the most appropriate

as the flow of rivers.

settings for each scene

 

(

 

43).

 

 

Night

Use this mode to record in dimly lit places ( 42).

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