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Advanced Recording

SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE

You can set SHUTTER SPEED only in CAM mode.

The EXPOSURE function works in both CAM 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 CAM mode.

2.Move the MENU SELECTOR until you see icon( ) on, and then push the MENU SELECTOR. You see a screen on which you can select SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE.

Move the MENU SELECTOR to select the item you want and then push the MENU SELECTOR. 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 push the MENU SELECTOR.

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-D200(I) manual Recommended Shutter speeds when recording

VP-D200(I) specifications

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