Canon HV40 VIXIA HV40 Instruction Manual - Page 51

Special Scene: Recording Programs to, Match Special Conditions

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Using the Recording Programs 51 NOTES When the mode switch is set to , the joystick guide will not appear. Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording, as the brightness of the image may change abruptly. When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number display will flash if the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value. [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] - If you use 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. - The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds. - Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [ SHUTTERPRIO.AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100. [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE] - The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position. Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. POINTS TO CHECK FUNC. Icon of the currently selected Recording Program Last icon on the right (icon of the currently selected Special Scene) FUNC. Desired option NOTES Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording, as the brightness of the image may change abruptly. [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/ [ SNOW] - The picture may not appear smooth during playback. [ PORTRAIT] - The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T). [ NIGHT] - Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. - Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. - White points may appear on the screen. - Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen. [ FIREWORKS] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod especially in , as the shutter speed slows down. Mode switch: ( 12) FUNC. ( 25) Advanced Functions

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Using the Recording Programs
Advanced Functions
51
NOTES
°
When the mode switch is set to
, the
joystick guide will not appear.
°
Do not change the position of the mode
switch while recording, as the brightness of the
image may change abruptly.
°
When setting a numeric value (aperture or
shutter speed), the number display will flash if
the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate
for the recording conditions. In such case,
select a different value.
°
[
SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
-
If you use 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.
-
The image may flicker when recording with
high 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.
°
[
APERTURE-PRIO.AE]
-
The actual range of values available for
selection will vary depending on the initial zoom
position.
Special Scene: Recording Programs to
Match Special Conditions
Recording in a very bright ski resort or
capturing the full colors of a sunset or a
fireworks display becomes as easy as
selecting a Special Scene recording
program.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
NOTES
°
Do not change the position of the mode
switch while recording, as the brightness of the
image may change abruptly.
°
[
PORTRAIT]/[
SPORTS]/[
BEACH]/
[
SNOW]
-
The picture may not appear smooth during
playback.
°
[
PORTRAIT]
-
The blur effect of the background increases
the more you zoom in (
T
).
°
[
NIGHT]
-
Moving subjects may leave a trailing
afterimage.
-
Picture quality may not be as good as in other
modes.
-
White points may appear on the screen.
-
Autofocus may not work as well as in other
modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.
°
[
SNOW]/[
BEACH]
-
The subject may become overexposed on
cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the
image on the screen.
°
[
FIREWORKS]
-
To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend
using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod
especially in
, as the shutter speed
slows down.
(
12)
FUNC.
(
25)
Icon of the currently selected
Recording Program
Last icon on the right
(icon of the currently selected
Special Scene
)
Desired option
FUNC.
FUNC.