Setting The Shutter Speed & Exposure (Shutter/Exposure) - Samsung SC-DC171 Owner's Instruction Book

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DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording
Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure (Shutter/Exposure)
 The Shutter Speed function works only in Camera Mode. page 26
The Shutter Speed refers to to the amount of time it takes the shutter to open and close. The faster the speed is set, the less light
enters the lens.
 The Exposure function works in both Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode. page 26
Setting the Exposure allows you to adjust the amount of light that enters the lens.
1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] or [CARD]. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only)
2. Set the [Power] switch to [
3. Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu list will appear.
4. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Camera>, then press the [Joystick].
5. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Shutter> or <Exposure>, then press the
[Joystick].
6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Manual>, then press the [Joystick].
7. Move the [Joystick] left or right to select the desired shutter speed or exposure value, then
press the [Joystick].
 Shutter speed can be set to <1/60>, <1/100>, <1/250>, <1/500>, <1/1000>, <1/2000>,
<1/4000> or <1/10000> of a second.
 Exposure value can be set between <00> and <29>.
8. To exit, press the [MENU] button.
 Selected settings are displayed.
Recommended Shutter Speeds When Recording
 Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000 or 1/4000
 Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters: 1/1000, 1/500
or 1/250
 Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/100
Adjusting the Exposure When Recording
 When you set the Exposure to Manual, the amount of light that enters the lens can be
adjusted to match the surrounding light conditions.
Notes
You can directly access the Shutter and Exposure function by using the [Q.MENU] button. page 27
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If you manually change the Shutter Speed and the Exposure value when Program AE option is selected,
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manual changes are applied first.
The image may not seem as smooth when a high Shutter Speed is set.
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The DVD Camcorder returns to the auto shutter and auto exposure settings when you change
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to the EASY.Q mode.
When recording with a Shutter Speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not shining into the lens.
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(Camera)].
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Camera Mode
►Camera
Program AE ►Auto
White Balance ►Auto
Digital Effect ►Off
Shutter ►Auto
Exposure ►Auto
16:9 Wide ►On
Move OK Select MENU
5
Camera Mode
►Camera
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
Shutter Auto
Exposure
Manual
16:9 Wide
▼
OK MENU
Move Select
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Exit
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