Samsung HMX-S15BN/XAA, HMX-S10BN/XAA manual Aperture, advanced recording, Submenu items, Precheck

advanced recording

Aperture

The aperture controls the amount of light reaching the image sensor. The camcorder adjusts the aperture automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions. You can also manually adjust the Aperture to your preference.

PRECHECK!

Select the record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. ￿page 27

1.Touch the Menu ( ) tab ￿ “Aperture” ￿ then the desired submenu item.

2.Touch the ( OK ) tab to complete the setting.

3.To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

•Auto: Sets the aperture value automatically.

•Manual: Drag the aperture dial toward the desired direction on the LCD screen to adjust the setting values.

The setting values are as follows:

F1.8, F2, F2.8, F3.3, F4, F5.6, F8, F11, F16, F22

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Understanding Aperture

The lower the aperture value, the wider the aperture. The wider the aperture, the more light reaches the image sensor. Adjusting the aperture value controls the amount of light reaching the image sensor. Typically, the camcorder adjusts the aperture value in the following cases:

•When shooting against the light or when the background is too bright.

•When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.

•When the background is overly dark (for example, night scenery).

•You can also adjust the aperture manually.

• When you specify “Aperture: Manual,” the iSCENE mode is cancelled, “Super C.Nite” is set to “Off” automatically, and “Shutter” is set to “Auto” automatically. (Manual Aperture priority)

• Minimum available aperture values depend on zoom magnifications. (wide: 1.8, telephoto: 3.3)

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