44Using the Shutter-Priority AE ModeYou can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets a matchingaperture setting.Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving subjects, and a slow shutter speedto create a trailing after image.Guidelines for selecting the shutter speedAvailable only in the and modes.1. Set the mode dial to and select ( 41).2. Press the SET dial.3. Turn the SET dial to select the shutter speed.The denominator of the shutter speed appears. The shutter speed number 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 record the subjectbrightly, but the image quality may be lower, and autofocus may not work well. 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.1/6, 1/12, 1/25 1/2, 1/3, 1/6,1/12, 1/25For recording subjects in dark places1/50 1/50 For general recordings1/120 1/120 For recording indoor sports scenes1/250, 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.
