Recording Programs
46
Selecting the Recording Program
Move the mode switch
between the recording
categories.
Automatic mode
Select one of the 3 Flexible
recording programs
(
45)
.
Select one of the 8 Special Scene
recording programs
(
45)
.
T
O SELECT A RECORDING PROGRAM
Set the mode switch to or
.
NOTES
Do not change the recording program while
recording as the brightness of the image may
change abruptly.
[
PORTRAIT]
- The blur effect of the background increases
the more you zoom in (
T
).
- The picture may not appear smooth when
played back.
[
SPORTS]
- The picture may not appear smooth when
played back.
[
NIGHT]
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing
afterimage.
- Picture quality may not be as good as in other
modes.
- White points may appear on the screen.
- Autofocus may not work as well as in other
modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.
[
SNOW]/[
BEACH]
- The subject may become overexposed on
cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the
image on the screen.
- The picture may not appear smooth when
played back.
[
FIREWORKS]
- To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend
using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod
especially in
, as the shutter speed
slows down.
Programmed Auto Exposure
The camcorder automatically adjusts the
aperture and shutter speed according to
the subject to achieve the best exposure
conditions. With [ PROGRAM AE], you
can point and shoot as in
mode,
while still enjoying the option to manually
adjust some settings.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
Select the recording program
[
PROGRAM AE] as described in
Selecting the Recording Program
(
46).
NOTES
If the optimal exposure cannot be obtained, try
the following actions.
- Manually adjust the exposure (
48).
- Change the light metering mode (
49).
- Use the flash (
57).
- Use the LED light (
57).
(
11)
FUNC.
(
25)
Icon of the currently selected
Recording Program
Desired option
FUNC.
FUNC.
(
11)
FUNC.
(
25)
