recording options

Shutter Speed

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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on-screen display

 

 

 

"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:

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0:00:00 [475Min]

 

You can set the shutter speed manually. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion

 

 

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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 (W / X) to adjust the shutter speed.

Manual Shutter

 

• Press the Control button (W / X) to select the desired indicator to adjust shutter

 

 

1/500

Exit

Adjust

OK

speed, then press the OK button.

 

 

 

-The adjusted value is applied right after pressing the Control button (W / X) to adjust the shutter speed.

Recommended shutter speed when recording:

shutter speed

conditions

1/50

The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50 second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV

screen become narrower.

 

1/120

The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120 second. Indoor sports such as basketball. The flickering that

occurs when shooting under a florescent light or mercury-vapour 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.

• Do not shoot the sun while the shutter speed is set to 1/1000 or slower.

CAUTION

• Slow shutter speed exposes the sensor to more lights, which may deteriorate the product.

 

 

• The image may not seem smooth when a high shutter speed is selected.

 

• When recording with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not directly shining into the lens.

 

• Shutter speed 1/100 seconds means the shutter box is opened for 1/100 seconds.

 

• Faster shutter speed is recommended for shooting a dynamic subject. Note that higher shutter speed produces darker

 

image. As the shutter speed increases, the sensor accepts less light than a slower shutter speed setup.

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