Manual Recording
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FUNCTION
Power/Mode
Switch
PLAY/REC
Button
Manual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness etc. manually.
Preparation:
•Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select ! or # mode.
•Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.
Program AE
You can record videos or still images with optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or the subject.
Set the program AE dial to the desired setting (I to /).
For details on each setting, see right column.
8 Items for program AE setting
•ITWILIGHT:
Makes evening scenes look more natural.
•6 PORTRAIT:
The subject in the foreground is accentuated by blurring the background.
•H SPORTS:
Records fast moving subjects clearly.
•G SNOW:
Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings, such as in snow.
•/ SPOTLIGHT:
Select this when a spotlight makes a subject appear too bright.
Changing the Shutter Speed
A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a
1 Set the program AE dial to “S”.
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2 Select the desired setting (1/2 to 1/4000 in ! mode, 1/2 to 1/500* in # mode).
The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed.
* 1/2 to 1/250 when using the fl ash.
Select
Set
8 To cancel the program AE | 8 To cancel the shutter speed setting |
Set the program AE dial to 4 (auto recording mode).
Set the program AE dial to 4 (auto recording mode).
NOTE
It is recommended to use the tripod ( pg. 14) when recording with a slow shutter speed.
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