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Shutter
The memory camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the subject brightness.
You can also manually adjust the shutter speed according to the scene conditions.
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"Auto" The memory camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. None
"Manual"
Shutter speed can be set to 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, or 1/10000.

Setting the shutter speed manually:

You can set the shutter speed manually. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a
fast moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression
of motion. The adjusted value is applied right after moving the Control button ( / ) to
adjust the shutter speed.
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Press the Control button ( ) to select "Manual".
The manual shutter adjustment indicators appear.
2.
Press the Control button
( / ) to select the desired indicator to adjust shutter speed, then
press the OK button
.
The adjusted value is applied right after pressing the
Control button
( / ) to adjust the shutter speed.
The manual shutter setting will be applied and ( ) indicator is displayed.

Recommended shutter speed when recording:

Shutter speed conditions
1/50 The shutter speed is fi xed at 1/50 second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a
TV screen become narrower.
1/120 The shutter speed is fi xed at 1/120 second. Indoor sports such as basketball. The fl ickering
that occurs when shooting under a fl orescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced.
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 Moving cars, trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters.
1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 Outdoor sports such as golf and tennis.
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recording options
The shutter speed also can be set in the shortcut menu. ➥page 35
In iSCENE mode, setting the shutter speed to "Manual" applies the manual adjustment of the shutter speed fi rst.
The image may not seem smooth when a high shutter speed is setted.
This function will be set to "Auto" in the EASY Q mode.
When recording with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not directly shining into the lens.
This function works only Movie Record mode. Before selecting a menu item, set the mode to Movie Record fi rst.
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