Recording ProgramsAdvanced FunctionsE41Flexible Recording: Changing theAperture and Shutter SpeedUse the automatic exposure (AE)program or give priority to the exposurevalue or the shutter speed.POINTS TO CHECKMode switch:Options Default valueTO SET THE APERTURE VALUE OR SHUTTER SPEED1 Press .2 Select ( ) the desired value andpress .Shutter speed guidelinesNote that on screen only the denominatoris displayed – [ 250] indicates ashutter speed of 1/250, etc.NOTES Do not change the position of the modeswitch while recording as the brightness of theimage may change abruptly. When setting a numeric value (aperture orshutter speed), the number display will flash ifthe aperture or shutter speed is not appropriatefor the recording conditions. In such case,select a different value.( 10)[ 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. Thecamcorder automatically sets theappropriate aperture value. Use a highshutter speed to record fast movingsubjects or a slow shutter speed to add acertain motion blur, emphasizing the feel ofmovement.[ APERTURE-PRIO.AE]Set the aperture value. The camcorderautomatically sets the appropriate shutterspeed. Use low aperture values (largerlens opening) to softly blur the backgroundin a portrait or high aperture values(smaller lens opening) to get a wider depthof field, giving a sharp focus all throughouta landscape.FUNC.( 23)Icon of the currently selectedRecording ProgramDesired option1/8, 1/15, 1/301/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30For recording subjects in dark places.1/601/60For general recordings.1/1001/100For recording indoor sports scenes.1/250, 1/500, 1/10001/250, 1/500For recording from within a car or train, orfor recording moving subjects such asroller coasters.1/2000For recording outdoor sports such as golfor tennis on sunny days.FUNC.FUNC.SETSET
