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Setting Up Camera Functions

Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode)

This DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject
brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of six modes depending on subject conditions,
recording environment or purpose of filming.
1Press the MENU button, use the control buttons
to choose “Program AE” on the “Camera
Functions Setup” screen, and then press the
A button.
The options will appear to the right of “Program
AE”.
2Use the control buttons
to choose the desired
option, and then press
the A button: The
selected option will be
set.
3Press the MENU button to end setting.
The menu screen will disappear.
Note:
•You can check the selected AE mode on the on-screen
information display. However, nothing will appear in Auto
mode.
•The shooting mode set as above will be stored in memory
even if the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
a Auto : The DVD Video Camera automatically
judges the subject and surrounding environment for
optimum recording.
Sports : Reduces blurring when recording
rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis.
If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light,
the image may flicker. In this case, use the Auto
mode for recording.
Portrait : Creates a shallow depth of field so that
the person or subject appears against a softened
background.
Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject
portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the
subject, as in a wedding or on stage.
Surf & Snow : Prevents underexposure of
subject portrait face, etc. in a place where reflection
of light is intense, such as at the seaside in
midsummer or on a ski slope.
Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark place
even with decreased lighting. However, an after-
image will appear with a moving subject.
Recording can be done using the light from the LCD.
(P.70)
If there is difficulty in automatically focusing subject
image, adjust the focus manually.
Before You Begin •See page 79 for how to set.
•No menu screen appears with external input.
Press f/e/d/c
to select, and then press
A to activate.
Camera Functions Setup
Sports
Portrait
Spotlight
Surf&Snow
Low Light
Auto
RAM
Program AE
White Bal.
Dig.Zoom
Wind Cut
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Selected AE mode
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