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Shutter
This function is available in
DISC Record/CARD Video Record
mode.
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The DVD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the subject brightness. You can also
manually adjust the shutter speed according to the scene conditions.
Settings
Contents
On-screen display
Auto
The DVD camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value.
None
Manual
Shutter speed can be set to 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,
1/4000, or 1/10000.
1/XX
Setting the shutter speed manually
You can set the shutter speed manually. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a
fast-moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression
of motion.
1.
Move the
Joystick
up or down to select “
Manual,
” then press the
Joystick
.
• The manual shutter adjustment indicators appear.
2.
Move the
Joystick
right or left to select the desired indicator to adjust shutter speed,
then press the
Joystick
.
• The adjusted value is applied right after moving the
Joystick
right or left to adjust
the shutter speed.
• The manual shutter setting will be applied and (
1/XX) indicator is displayed.
Recommended shutter speed when recording
Shutter speed
Conditions
1/50
The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50 second. Black bands that usually appear when
shooting a TV screen become narrower.
1/120
The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120 second for indoor sports such as basketball.
The flickering that occurs when shooting under a florescent light or mercury-vapour
lamp is reduced.
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000
Moving cars, trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller-coasters.
1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000
Outdoor sports such as golf and tennis.
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Manual Shutter
