recording options

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.

1. 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.

The shutter speed also can be set in the shortcut menu. page 35

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.

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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Samsung SMX-F30RP/EDC, SMX-F340BP/EDC Setting the shutter speed manually, Recommended shutter speed when recording

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