Canon VIXIA HF R400 Instruction Manual - Page 68

[ Spotlight] To record spotlit scenes. [ Fireworks] To record fireworks. [ Low Light] To record in low-light situations. NOTES • [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Snow]/[ Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback. • [ Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (S). • [ Snow]/[ Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen. • [ Low Light]: - 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. • [ Fireworks]: - To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. Programmed AE Mode: Adjusting Settings to Match Your Needs Give yourself the most control while shooting by using Programmed AE (AE: auto exposure) shooting mode. As with other shooting modes, the camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture. However, this mode offers you the most versatility by allowing you to adjust other settings to achieve the results you are looking for. 68 Š Advanced Shooting