Canon G1 Camcorder User Manual


 
58 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
Setting the Shutter Speed
When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera
automatically selects an aperture setting to match the brightness. Faster shutter
speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while
slower speeds create a flowing effect.
1
Turn the mode dial to .
The shutter speed will show in the display
panel. It will also appear on the LCD monitor if
it is on.
2
Press the or arrow on the omni
selector to select a speed.
3
Press the shutter button halfway to set
the focus.
The correct exposure has been set if the shutter
speed and aperture settings do not blink in the
display panel.
4
Press the shutter button all the way to
shoot the image.
If an incorrect exposure will result, the aperture setting will blink in the display
panel and show in red in the LCD monitor. Press the
or arrow on the omni
selector to change the speed.