Canon MV550i Camcorder User Manual


 
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Using the Full
Range of Features
Using the Various Recording Programs
The camcorder provides you with a choice of 8 recording programs. They use
different combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure and
other functions to match the recording situation.
For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Slide
the program selector to the [ position.
For normal shooting conditions, slide the program selector to Q (program AE)
mode. Open the program menu and select AUTO ( 60).
For various other recording conditions, the camcorder has 6 more specialised
AE (auto exposure) programs.
Availability of functions in each recording program
PP
h
: Available
i
: Not available A : Automatic function only
* You cannot use the multi-image screen in the Night recording program.
P
P
Position of
program selector
Recording
Program
Shutter speed
Focus
White balance
AE shift
Image stabilizer
(ON/OFF)
Digital effects
16:9
Card mix
[
(Easy
Recording)
A
ON
i
i
i
Auto Sports Portrait
Spotlight
Sand &
Snow
Low
Light
Night
h
A
h
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h
h
h
h
*
Digital Zoom
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