Canon DC310 Instruction Manual

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Video • 39Flexible Recording: Changing theShutter SpeedUse the automatic exposure (AE)program to use functions like the whitebalance or image effects, or give priorityto the shutter speed.Use faster shutter speeds to recordsubjects moving quickly. Use slowershutter speeds to add motion blur,emphasizing the feel of movement.POINTS TO CHECKMode switch:Options Default value[ PROGRAM AE]Desired optionWhen you select [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE], a numeric value will appearnext to the recording program icon.1 If the joystick guide appears on thescreen, press to hide it.2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed tothe desired value.Shutter speed guidelinesNote that on screen only thedenominator is displayed – [ 250]indicates a shutter speed of 1/250second, etc.* mode only.** mode only.NOTES• Do not set the mode switch toduring the actual recording of a scene;the brightness of the picture may changeabruptly.• [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]- When setting the shutter speed, thenumber display will flash if the value isnot appropriate for the recordingconditions. In such case, select adifferent value.- If you use a slow shutter speed in darkplaces, you can obtain a brighter( 21)[ PROGRAM AE]The camcorder automatically adjusts theaperture and shutter speed to obtain theoptimal exposure for the subject.[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]Set the shutter speed value. The camcorderautomatically sets the appropriate aperturevalue.FUNC.( 22)TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEEDFUNC.FUNC.1/2*, 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30To record in dimly lit places.1/60To record under most ordinary conditions.1/100To record indoor sports scenes.1/250, 1/500, 1/1000**To record from within a moving car or train or toshoot fast-moving subjects such as rollercoasters.1/2000**To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.COPY