Settings and Adjustments 5 Chapter

Shutter Settings

This section covers the settings for electronic shutter speed and CLS (clear scan ) function.

The new value for the shutter speed or clear scan frequency setting remains set until changed, even when the camera is powered off.

Shutter speeds

There are six shutter speeds, from 1/100 s (DXC-D50/ D50WSL) or 1/60 s (DXC-D50P/D50WSPL) to 1/2000 s. Increasing the shutter speed reduces blurring when shooting a fast-moving subject. It is also possible to reduce flicker when shooting under fluorescent lighting by changing the shutter speed.

CLS (Clear Scan) function

When shooting a computer screen or projected image, horizontal bands may appear in the camera image. This is because the vertical scan frequency of the computer-generated image is different from the vertical scan frequency of the video system. The clear scan function allows you to select a vertical scan frequency to reduce this interference.

Setting the shutter speed and CLS function

Notes on setting the shutter speed

•The faster you make the shutter speed, the darker the image becomes. Check the brightness in the viewfinder, and if necessary increase the lighting level or adjust the aperture.

•When the shutter speed is very fast, shooting a high intensity subject may cause long vertical tails to appear on the highlights (smear).

Note on setting the CLS function

The vertical scan frequencies of computer screens vary, and it may not be possible to eliminate the interference patterns entirely. Note also that the vertical scan frequency may change depending on the software being run.

SHUTTER switch

1 Set the SHUTTER switch to the ON position.

The SHUTTER indicator in the viewfinder comes on, and it is now possible to change the shutter speed or clear scan frequency setting.

2 Press the SHUTTER switch toward the SEL side from the ON position.

The current shutter setting is displayed for about 3 seconds at the shutter setting indication in the viewfinder.

Example: “:SHUTTER:1/250”, “:CLS:60.38Hz”

3 Before the current setting indication disappears in Step 2, press the SHUTTER switch toward the SEL side again.

Repeat this step until the desired mode or shutter speed is displayed.

The indication changes in the following order:

1/100 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 CLS

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Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings