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DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording
Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure (Shutter/Exposure)
The Shutter Speed function works only in Camera Mode. page 26
The Shutter Speed refers to to the amount of time it takes the shutter to open and close. The faster the speed is set, the less light enters the lens.
The Exposure function works in both Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode. page 26 Setting the Exposure allows you to adjust the amount of light that enters the lens.
1. | Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] or [CARD]. | 3 |
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2. | Set the [Power] switch to [ | (Camera)]. |
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3. | Press the [MENU] button. |
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| Program AE |
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4. | Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Camera>, then press the [Joystick]. |
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5. | Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Shutter> or <Exposure>, then press the |
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6. | Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Manual>, then press the [Joystick]. |
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7. | Move the [Joystick] left or right to select the desired shutter speed or exposure value, then |
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| | Shutter speed can be set to <1/60>, <1/100>, <1/250>, <1/500>, <1/1000>, <1/2000>, | 5 |
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8. | To exit, press the [MENU] button. |
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| Program AE |
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| Recommended Shutter Speeds When Recording |
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| Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000 or 1/4000 |
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| Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters: 1/1000, 1/500 |
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Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/100 |
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| Adjusting the Exposure When Recording | 7 | ||
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You can directly access the Shutter and Exposure function by using the [Q.MENU] button. page 27
If you manually change the Shutter Speed and the Exposure value when Program AE option is selected, manual changes are applied first.
The image may not seem as smooth when a high Shutter Speed is set.20 
The DVD Camcorder returns to the auto shutter and auto exposure settings when you change
to the EASY.Q mode.
When recording with a Shutter Speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not shining into the lens.
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