Canon Optura Instruction Manual

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37E Using the FullRange of FeaturesUse this program to let you select the shutterspeed.The camera sets the appropriate aperture(F number) automatically to give the correctexposure.High shutter speeds are perfect for recordingfast moving subjects (such as sports action) when you want to play back videosframe by frame, free from blur caused by the movement. But remember, innormal playback, fast moving subjects may appear to “strobe” (move jerkily). Youcan also choose slow shutter speeds (1/30, 1/15 and 1/8 of a second) for dramaticeffects, such as a “streaming” background when panning, and for shooting in low-light conditions.When you turn the program selector to Tv the current shutter speed is show in thedisplay. Select your desired shutter speed by turning the Av/Tv CTRL.You can choose shutter speeds of between 8 and 2,000. For a faster shutter speed,select a higher value.Notes:• The image quality may suffer slightly if you use slow shutter speeds for low-light conditions, and the autofocus may have not give accurate results.• When recording in extreme low-light conditions, we recommend the use of aCanon Speedlite or Video Light (available as optional accessories, see page 66).• When shooting using the Tv program, if the shutter speed display flashes thecamera has not been able to set the exposure correctly. In such a case, change thesetting so that the display stops flashing and lights up continuously.Giving priority to shutter speed (shutter-priority: Tv)TvTv 1000