Canon FS300 FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual - Page 44

Video Options  Default value [ 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. [ PROGRAM AE] Desired recording program* FUNC. * When you select [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE], do not press FUNC. and continue instead with the following procedure. TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED 1 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed to the desired value and then press . 2 Press FUNC. . 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 [ 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 image, but image quality may be lower, and autofocus may not work well. - The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds. - Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100. 44