55
Advanced Functions -
Recording
E
Setting the Shutter Speed
You can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable shots of fast moving
subjects.
1. Set the program selector to
Q
.
2. Set the program AE mode to the
(Auto) mode.
3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP].
4. Select [SHUTTER].
5. Select the shutter speed and press the SET dial.
6. Close the menu.
❍
If the shutter speed is set to 1/500 or higher in CAMERA mode and you switch
to CARD CAMERA mode, it automatically changes to 1/250.
❍
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.
❍
The setting resets to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to
[
, or change the program AE mode.
❍
Guidelines for Recording with High Shutter Speeds:
- Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000
- Moving objects such as cars or roller coasters: 1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250
- Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/120
CARD PLAY
CARD CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
CAMERA
SHUTTER••••••AUTO
CAMERA SETUP
CAMERA Mode
CARD CAMERA Mode
AUTO
AUTO
1/50
1/50
1/120
1/120
1/250
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
(
36)
