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Advanced Functions
Recording Programs
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Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode
You can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets a matching
aperture setting.
Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving subjects, and a slow shutter speed
to create a trailing after image.
Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed
Available only in the and modes.
1. Set the mode dial to and select ( 42).
2. Press the SET dial.
3. Turn the SET dial to select the shutter speed.
The denominator of the shutter speed appears.
The shutter speed number flashes when the selected shutter speed is not
appropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the shutter
speed.
When using a slow shutter speed in dark places, you can record the subject
brightly, but the image quality may be lower, and autofocus may not work well.
Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to
1/1000 or higher.
The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds.
Recording on the tape under fluorescent lights ( ): When the
recording program is set to , or , the camcorder automatically detects
the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly.
However, if the screen starts to flicker, select Tv mode and set the shutter
speed to 1/100.
1/8, 1/15, 1/30 1/2, 1/4, 1/8,
1/15, 1/30
For recording subjects in dark places
1/60 1/60 For general recordings
1/100 1/100 For recording indoor sports scenes
1/250, 1/500,
1/1000
1/250, 1/500 For recording from within a car or trains, or
recording moving subjects such as roller coasters.
1/2000
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For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis
on sunny days.