chapter 3_Recording

Switching of program AE mode:

With still recording, you can also select one of 5 types of shooting mode in which the shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted automatically.

For switching of program AE mode, see “Selecting shooting mode to match the sub- ject” on page 71.

Tip:

• Use the electronic flash function to record a subject lighted from rear, for a clearer still.

Shutter speed:

The DVD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed between 1/800 and 1/30 second according to the subject brightness. When the subject is darker, the shutter speed will automatically be slower; therefore, be careful of camera shake.

During recording of stills, the electronic image stabilizer will not function.

Electronic flash:

You can use electronic flash in three ways: Flash automatically emits light when re- cording a dark subject or a subject lit from rear; flash always emits light regardless of the subject brightness; flash is not used even when recording a dark subject. When the subject is darker, the shutter speed will automatically be slower; therefore, be careful of camera shake.

It will take approximately 6 seconds to charge the power supply for flash after the RECORDING MODE switch is set to still.

Setting

On-screen information

Manner for emitting light

 

 

 

AUTO

when PHOTO is pressed

Automatically emits light in dark

 

 

place or in a place lit from rear.

 

 

 

ON

 

Always emits light regardless of

 

 

brightness

 

 

 

OFF

 

No light emission

 

 

 

Tip:

• Dark subjects may not be focused even if electronic flash is used. It is recommended that you light a subject when recording in a dark place.

Setting Electronic Flash

1. Press the MENU button in the recording pause status to display the menu screen.

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Hitachi DZMV100A instruction manual Setting Electronic Flash, Switching of program AE mode, Shutter speed, Electronic flash