Canon DC40 DC40 Instruction Manual - Page 51

Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode You can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets the aperture setting most appropriate for the subject. Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving E subjects, and a slow shutter speed to add a motion blur to moving objects, enhancing the feel of movement of the image. Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed 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, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 1/720 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. 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ) and turn the mode dial to Tv. 2. Press ( ). The denominator of the current shutter speed will be displayed with a blue background. 3. Change ( ) the shutter speed and press ( ) to save the setting.  The shutter speed denominator flashes when the selected shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the shutter speed.  When using 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.  Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to 1/1000 or higher.  The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds.  Recording movies under fluorescent lights: When the mode dial is set to , or , the camcorder automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly. However, if the screen starts to flicker, select the Tv mode and set the shutter speed to 1/100. Advanced Features Recording Programs 51