49Advanced FeaturesRecording ProgramsEUsing the Shutter-Priority AE ModeYou can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets the aperture settingmost appropriate for the subject.Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving subjects, and a slow shutter speedto add a motion blur to moving objects, enhancing the feel of movement of the image.Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode( or ) and move the modeswitch to .2. From the FUNC. menu, select the Tv (SHUTTER-PRIO. AE) mode ( 47).3. Press ( ).The denominator of the current shutter speed will be displayed with a bluebackground.4. Change ( ) the shutter speed and press ( ) to save the setting.• The denominator of the shutter speed selected will be displayed.• The aperture value is adjusted automatically. The shutter speed denominator flashes when the selected shutter speed is notappropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the shutterspeed. When using a slow shutter speed in dark places, you can obtain a brighterimage, but the image quality may be lower, and the autofocus may not workwell. Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to1/1000 or higher. The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds. Recording movies under fluorescent lights: When the recording program is setto , or (SCN), the camcorder automatically detects the flicker offluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly. However, if thescreen starts to flicker, select the Tv mode and set the shutter speed to 1/100.1/8, 1/15, 1/30 1/2, 1/4, 1/8,1/15, 1/30For recording subjects in dark places.1/60 1/60 For general recordings.1/100 1/100 For recording indoor sports scenes.1/250, 1/500,1/10001/250, 1/500 For recording from within a car or trains, orrecording moving subjects such as roller coasters.1/2000 - For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennison sunny days.
