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Advanced Recording
Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure
Recommended Shutter Speeds when Recording
The Shutter Speed function works only in Camera mode.
The Exposure function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.
Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simply using the Menu selector.
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
3. Press the Menu selector.
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Shutter or Exposure, then press the
Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select Manual, then press the Menu selector.
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select desired shutter speed or exposure, then
press 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 value can be set between 00 and 29.
7. To exit, press the MENUbutton.
Selected settings are displayed.
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 manually change the shutter speed and the exposure value when Program AE 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 and auto exposure settings when you set the change to the EASY.Q mode.
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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Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Exposure
Manual Focus
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White Balance
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Exposure
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