Canon HV40 VIXIA HV40 Instruction Manual - Page 50

50 Using the Recording Programs 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. ( 25) Shutter speed guidelines 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 with cinema effect [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)] 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)] or [ HDV(24F)] 1/48, 1/60 1/60 For general recordings. 1/100 1/100 For recording indoor sports scenes. 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 1/250, 1/500 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. 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. Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed - [ 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc. Available Aperture Values [1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0] [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0]