Canon Optura Instruction Manual

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35E Using the FullRange of FeaturesUsing the Various Recording ProgramsThe camera provides you with a choice of seven recording programs. They usedifferent combinations of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and otherfunctions to match the recording situation.• For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Turnthe program selector to the [ position.• For normal shooting conditions, set the selector to n (Auto).• For various other recording conditions, the camera has five more specialized AE(auto exposure) programs.The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of thedisplay, with the exception of the Easy Recording program whose [ mark isdisplayed and then disappears after 4 seconds.The simplest way to use the camera iswith the program selector set to the [position. The camera will take care offocus, exposure and other adjustments,leaving you free to point and shoot.ATVAVEasy Recording[If you select this Easy Recording program, you cannot use:• Progressive scan movie mode• Exposure lock or compensation• White balance set• 16:9 effect• Digital fadersAlso, autofocus and image stabilization cannot be turned off.Notes:• Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image maychange suddenly.• The specialized AE programs are not suitable for all kinds of lighting. Theimage may flicker, or a bright line may appear on the screen if you use them inthe wrong lighting conditions.