Canon DM-GL1 Instruction Manual

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49E Using the FullRange of FeaturesAutoIn normal recording conditions, set the programselector to n (Auto). This is the same as the EasyRecording program, except that you now have theoption of using any of the camera’s manual functions.AAUTOGiving priority to shutter speed (shutter-priority: Tv)Use this program to select the shutter speed.The camera automatically sets all other valuesnecessary to give the correct exposure.When you turn the program selector to Tv, the currentshutter speed is shown in the display. Select yourdesired shutter speed by turning the EXPOSURE dialtoward + for a slower shutter or – for a faster shutter.TvTv 2000You can choose 9 shutter speeds between 1/60 and 1/15000 of a second.When shooting outside on clear, bright days, the camera will often set a large F number to adjust theamount of light entering the camera, throwing the focus off. Setting a fast shutter speed or decreasing theamount of light with the ND filter can help correct this.• If you try to set a shutter speed that is either too high or too low for the shooting conditions, theindicator flashes in the display. In this case, increase or decrease the setting until the flashing stops, orturn the ND FILTER ON/OFF as appropriate before changing the setting.Notes:• When recording in extreme low-light conditions, we recommend the use of a Canon Speedlite (p. 45) orVideo Light (available as optional accessories, see page 14).• The Tv values are reset if you turn the power off or change the recording program. If you use theSTANDBY lever, however, the camera remembers your chosen values.