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MSET Menu (Continued)

Menus

 

 

Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset)

S.SP

[AUTO]: The shutter speed is adjusted automatically.

(Shutter Speed)

1/2 to 1/4000 (For video recording) /

A fast shutter speed

1/2 to 1/500 (For still image recording):

can freeze the motion

 

 

The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed. Use / to set

of a fast-moving

 

 

the value.

subject, and a slow

NOTE:

shutter speed can blur

It is recommended to use the tripod ( pg. 16) when recording with a slow

the subject to give the

shutter speed.

impression of motion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.AE

[OFF]: The brightness is adjusted automatically.

(Program AE)

 

 

SPORTS: Records fast moving subjects clearly.

You can use the

 

 

SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when

program AE settings for

 

 

shooting in extremely bright surroundings, such as in snow.

specific shooting

 

 

SPOTLIGHT: Select this when a spotlight makes a subject appear

situations.

 

 

too bright.

 

 

 

TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural.

 

 

 

 

EF

[OFF]: No effect is used.

(Effect)

 

 

SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old photos.

You can record videos

 

 

MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like old

or still images with

 

 

movies.

special effects.

 

 

CLASSIC FILM*: This effect skips frames to give images of an old

 

 

 

movie atmosphere.

 

 

 

STROBE*: The image looks like a series of consecutive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

snapshots.

 

* Not available for still image recording.

 

 

 

 

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JVC GZ-MG27AA EN Manual Recording, Shutter Speed To 1/4000 For video recording, To 1/500 For still image recording, Effect

GZ-MG27AA specifications

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The GZ-MG27AA is equipped with a 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD sensor, which captures sharp and vibrant images, providing a resolution sufficient for casual and semi-professional video productions. Its 35x optical zoom lens allows users to get close to the action without sacrificing image quality, making it perfect for both wide-angle shots and detailed close-ups.

In terms of user experience, the GZ-MG27AA features a 2.5-inch LCD touchscreen, which enhances usability by allowing users to easily navigate through menus and playback their recordings. The touch interface is intuitive, making the camcorder accessible even to those who may be new to video recording.

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