Canon DC320 DC310/DC320 Instruction Manual - Page 39

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Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or give priority to the shutter speed. Use faster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly. Use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur, emphasizing the feel of movement. ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: Options [ PROGRAM AE]  Default value 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. FUNC. ( 22) FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] Desired option FUNC. TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED 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. 2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed to the desired value. Shutter speed guidelines Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed - [ 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc. 1/2*, 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 To record in dimly lit places. 1/60 To record under most ordinary conditions. 1/100 To record indoor sports scenes. 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000** To record from within a moving car or train or to shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller coasters. 1/2000** To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days. * mode only. ** mode only. NOTES • Do not set the mode switch to during the actual recording of a scene; the brightness of the picture may change abruptly. • [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] - When setting the shutter speed, the number display will flash if the value is not appropriate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value. - If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places, you can obtain a brighter Video • 39

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Flexible Recording: Changing the
Shutter Speed
Use the automatic exposure (AE)
program to use functions like the white
balance or image effects, or give priority
to the shutter speed.
Use faster shutter speeds to record
subjects moving quickly. Use slower
shutter speeds to add motion blur,
emphasizing the feel of movement.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
Options
Default value
[
PROGRAM AE]
Desired option
When you select [
SHUTTER-
PRIO.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.
2
Adjust (
) the shutter speed to
the desired value.
Shutter speed guidelines
Note that on screen only the
denominator is displayed – [
250]
indicates a shutter speed of 1/250
second, etc.
*
mode only.
**
mode only.
NOTES
Do not set the mode switch to
during the actual recording of a scene;
the brightness of the picture may change
abruptly.
•[
SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
- When setting the shutter speed, the
number display will flash if the value is
not appropriate for the recording
conditions. In such case, select a
different value.
- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark
places, you can obtain a brighter
(
21)
[
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.
FUNC.
(
22)
T
O
SET
THE
SHUTTER
SPEED
FUNC.
FUNC.
1/2*, 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30
To record in dimly lit places.
1/60
To record under most ordinary conditions.
1/100
To record indoor sports scenes.
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000**
To record from within a moving car or train or to
shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller
coasters.
1/2000**
To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.