advanced recording

Aperture

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” ￿ touch 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

"QFSUVSF

"VUP

.BOVBM

OK

"QFSUVSF

.BOVBM

"VUP

OK

Understanding Aperture

The aperture value can be adjusted to control the amount of light reaching the image sensor. The aperture value needs to be adjusted 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).

• 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 aperture values depend on zoom magnifications. (wide: 1.8, tele: 3.3)

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