Canon HV20 Camcorder User Manual


 
Recording Programs
Advanced Functions
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Note that on screen only the denominator
is displayed – [ 250] indicates a
shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.
Available Aperture Values
[1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4],
[4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0]
[2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6],
[6.7], [8.0]
NOTES
When the mode switch is set to , the
joystick guide will not appear.
Do not change the position of the mode
switch while recording, as the brightness of the
image may change abruptly.
When setting a numeric value (aperture or
shutter speed), the number display will flash if
the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate
for the recording conditions. In such case,
select a different value.
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places,
you can obtain a brighter image, but the image
quality may be lower, and the autofocus may
not work well.
- The image may flicker when recording with
high shutter speeds.
-
Recording movies under fluorescent lights:
If the
screen starts to flicker, select [ SHUTTER-
PRIO.AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.
[ APERTURE-PRIO.AE]
- The actual range of values available for
selection will vary depending on the initial zoom
position.
Special Scene: Recording Programs to
Match Special Conditions
Recording in a very bright ski resort or
capturing the full colors of a sunset or a
fireworks display becomes as easy as
selecting a Special Scene recording
program.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
NOTES
Do not change the position of the mode
switch while recording, as the brightness of the
image may change abruptly.
[ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/
[ SNOW]
- The picture may not appear smooth during
playback.
[ PORTRAIT]
- The blur effect of the background increases
the more you zoom in (
T
).
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 train, or
for recording moving subjects such as
roller coasters.
1/2000
For recording outdoor sports such as golf
or tennis on sunny days.
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FUNC.
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Icon of the currently selected
Recording Program
Last icon on the right
(icon of the currently selected
Special Scene
)
Desired option
FUNC.
FUNC.