Canon 2064B001 DC210 Manual - Page 44

44 Recording Programs Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program or give priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: P ( 12) TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE VALUE When you select [ SHUTTERPRIO.AE], a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen, press ( ) to hide it. When the numeric value can be adjusted, small arrows will appear next to the number. 2 Adjust ( ) the numeric value (shutter speed or aperture value). The number displayed will flash if the shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value. Options  Default value [ PROGRAM AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject. [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. Use a high shutter speed to record fast moving subjects or a slow shutter speed to add a certain motion blur, emphasizing the feel of movement. NOTES Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording, as the brightness of the image may change abruptly. [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] - If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places, you can obtain a brighter image, but the image quality may be lower, and the autofocus may not work well. - The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds. - Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [ SHUTTERPRIO.AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100. FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. Icon of the currently selected Recording Program FUNC. Desired option