Canon 600 Optura Instruction Manual - Page 35

Using the Various Recording Programs E A TV AV Using the Full Range of Features The camera provides you with a choice of seven recording programs. They use different combinations of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Turn the program selector to the [ position. • For normal shooting conditions, set the selector to n (Auto). • For various other recording conditions, the camera has five more specialized AE (auto exposure) programs. The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display, with the exception of the Easy Recording program whose [ mark is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds. Notes: • Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly. • The specialized AE programs are not suitable for all kinds of lighting. The image may flicker, or a bright line may appear on the screen if you use them in the wrong lighting conditions. Easy Recording The simplest way to use the camera is with the program selector set to the [ [ position. The camera will take care of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to point and shoot. If you select this Easy Recording program, you cannot use: • Progressive scan movie mode • Exposure lock or compensation • White balance set • 16:9 effect • Digital faders Also, autofocus and image stabilization cannot be turned off. 35