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Advanced Recording

SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE

✤You can set SHUTTER SPEED only in CAMERA mode.

✤The EXPOSURE function works in both CAMERA and M.REC modes.

✤SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu.

✤SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated.

1.Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.

2.Turn the MENU DIAL until you see the ( ) icon, and then press the ENTER button. ■ You see a screen on which you can select SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE.

■ Turn the MENU DIAL to select the item you want and then press the ENTER button.

■ SHUTTER SPEED can be set to 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000 or 1/10000. ■ EXPOSURE can be set between 00 and 29.

3.To exit from the setting screen, select the icon( ) and press the ENTER button.

Recommended Shutter speeds when recording

✤Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis : 1/2000 or 1/4000.

✤Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters : 1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250

✤Indoor sports such as basketball : 1/120

Notes

■If you want to use the selected shutter speed and exposure value, you should begin the recording with the shutter speed and the exposure adjustment screens displayed on the LCD.

■If you manually change the shutter speed and the exposure value when Auto-exposure option is selected, manual changes are applied first.

■The image may not seem as smooth when a high shutter speed is set.

■The camcorder returns to the auto shutter setting and auto exposure setting when you set the NIGHT CAPTURE to ON, or change to the EASY, SLOW SHUTTER modes.

■When recording with a SHUTTER SPEED of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not shining into the lens.

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Samsung VP-D107I manual Recommended Shutter speeds when recording
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VP-D107, VP-D107I specifications

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