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Automatic Exposure Recording Programs:
With the automatic exposure (AE) recording programs, the camcorder will adjust the shutter speed
and/or aperture value to obtain the optimal exposure. When using the AE recording programs,
you can change functions like the white balance and image effects.
1. Open the screen of the desired recording program by touching [FUNC.] > [Rec. Programs] >
desired program.
2. Touch [<] or [>] to set the desired shutter speed then touch [X]
options:
[P Programmed AE] - The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to the
optimal exposure for the subject.
[TV Shutter-Pri. AE] - Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder automatically sets the
appropriate values.
[AV Aperture-Pri. AE] - Set the aperture value. The camcorder sets the appropriate shutter speed.
To understand the terms Shutter Speed and Aperture and how to manipulate it, check
out our Manipulating Depth of Field Blog
Available shutter speed settings:
1/8
1/15
1/30
1/60
1/100
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
Exposure Adjustment:
At times, when filming out doors, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or
subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring(overexposed). In such cases,
adjusting the exposure will correct this. This camcorder features a dedicated recording program ,
[M Manual Exposure], for adjusting the exposure manually.
Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program:
Using the [M Manual Exposure] recording program, you can adjust the aperture, shutter speed and
gain to achieve the desired exposure.
Manipulating these three things (Aperture, Shutter Speed, and Gain) will effect your
camera and the way that it picks up the light. Playing with theses features will allow you
to become more aware of the lighting conditions and where to set you camera at to get
the best picture.
1. Activate the [M Manual Exposure] recording program by touching [FUNC.] > [Rec Programs] >
[M manual Exposure]
2. Touch the control setting you wish to adjust.