Canon 2064B001 DC210 Manual - Page 45

Recording Programs 45 Shutter speed guidelines 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 For recording subjects in dark places. 1/60 1/60 For general recordings. 1/100 1/100 For recording indoor sports scenes. 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 1/250, 1/500 For recording from within a car or train, or for recording moving subjects such as roller coasters. 1/2000 For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis on sunny days. Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed - " 250" indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc. Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a special scene recording program. POINTS TO CHECK FUNC. Icon of the currently selected Recording Program Last icon on the right (icon of the currently selected Special Scene) FUNC. Desired option NOTES Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording, as the brightness of the image may change abruptly. [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/ [ SNOW] - The picture may not appear smooth during playback. [ PORTRAIT] - The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T). [ NIGHT] - Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. - Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. - White points may appear on the screen. - Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen. [ FIREWORKS] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod especially in , as the shutter speed slows down. Mode switch: P ( 12) Advanced Functions FUNC. ( 25)