64 VideoChanging the Shutter Speed and ApertureSelect the [ Programmed AE] recording program to use functions likethe white balance or image effects. Select one of the other automaticexposure recording programs to control the shutter speed or aperture.Options ( Default value)[ Programmed AE] Desired recording program** When you select [ Shutter-Priority AE] or [ Aperture-Priority AE], do notpress and continue instead with the following procedure.To set the shutter speed or aperture value1 Press .2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed or aperture value to the desiredvalue.3 Press , then to save the setting and close the menu.Shutter speed guidelinesNote that on screen only the denominator is displayed – [ 250] indi-cates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.Operating modes:[ Programmed AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts theaperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure forthe subject.[ Shutter-Priority AE] Set the shutter speed value. The cam-corder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. Usefaster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly; useslower shutter speeds to add motion blur, emphasizing the feel ofmovement.[ Aperture-Priority AE] Set the aperture value. The camcorderautomatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. Use low aper-ture values (larger lens opening) to softly blur the background in aportrait; use high aperture values (smaller lens opening) to get awider depth of field, giving a sharp focus all throughout a land-scape.FUNC.FUNC.FUNC.FUNC.COPY
