Canon VIXIA HV40 Instruction Manual page 50

Using the Recording Programs _o_
Opti@n$ _' Default value
The camcorder automatically adjusts the
aperture and shutter speed to obtain the
optimal exposure for the subject.
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.
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.
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TOSi=T THEAPERTURE VALUE OR$HUTTE_ SPEED
When you select [@_ SHUTTER°
PRIO.AE] or [1[_ 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.
Shutterspeed guidelines
For recording subjects in dark places.
For general recordings.
For recording indoor sports scenes.
For recording from within a car or train, or
for recording moving subjects such as
roller coasters.
For recording outdoor sports such as golf
or tennis on sunny days.
Note that on screen only the denominator
is displayed = [_ 250] indicates a
shutter speed of 11250 second, etc.
Available Aperture Va_es
[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]