Canon HV20 HV20 Instruction Manual - Page 46

46 Recording Programs Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program or give priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed. POINTS TO CHECK * ( 10) * : Only settings other than [ CINE MODE]. Mode switch: [ CINE MODE]* The camcorder adjusts various image settings to give a cinematic look to your recordings. The effect will be enhanced when this recording mode is combined with the [ HDV(PF24)] setting ( 38) to get the 24p Cinema Mode. * only. FUNC. ( 23) 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. Use a high shutter speed to record fast moving subjects or a slow shutter speed to add motion blur, emphasizing the feel of movement. [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE] Set the aperture value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. Use low aperture values (larger lens opening) to softly blur the background in a portrait or high aperture values (smaller lens opening) to get a wider depth of field, giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape. FUNC. Icon of the currently selected Recording Program FUNC. Desired option TO SET THE APERTURE VALUE OR SHUTTER SPEED When you select [ SHUTTERPRIO.AE] or [ APERTURE-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 or aperture to the desired value. Shutter speed guidelines 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 with cinema effect [ HDV (PF24)] 1/6, 1/12, 1/24 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 For recording subjects in dark places. 1/60 with cinema effect [ HDV (PF24)] 1/48, 1/60 1/60 For general recordings.