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Shutter
This function is available in DISC Record/CARD Video Record mode. page 26
The DVD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the subject brightness. You can also
manually adjust the shutter speed according to the scene conditions.
Settings Contents On-screen display
Auto The DVD 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. 1/XX
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.
1. Move the Joystick up or down to select “Manual,” then press the Joystick.
• The manual shutter adjustment indicators appear.
2. Move the Joystick right or left to select the desired indicator to adjust shutter speed,
then press the Joystick.
• The adjusted value is applied right after moving the Joystick right or left to adjust
the shutter speed.
• The manual shutter setting will be applied and ( 1/XX) indicator is displayed.
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 for 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.
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1/50
Manual Shutter