Using The Program Ae Function; About The Program Ae Function; Using The Aperture Priority Mode - Sony Handycam CCD-TR3400 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the PROGRAM AE function

About the PROGRAM AE function

You can select from three PROGRAM AE modes to fit the shooting situation. Set AUTO
LOCK/HOLD to the center position. Press PROGRAM AE, then select the desired
mode by turning the control dial. Each time you turn the dial, the indicator in the
viewfinder changes:
(Twilight).
AUTO LOCK HOLD
Note on recording in PROGRAM AE
We recommend that you adjust the focus and white balance manually.

Using the aperture priority mode

You can select the aperture to determine the desired depth of focus field. The shutter
speed is automatically set (between 1/60 and 1/2000) according to the aperture value to
maintain appropriate exposure.
(1) Set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to the center position.
(2) Press PROGRAM AE so that the indicator appears in the viewfinder.
(3) Turn the control dial to select
(4) Turn the control dial to select the desired aperture value. You can select from
the following 15 values: F1.6, F2, F2.4, F2.8, F3.4, F4, F4.8, F5.6, F6.8, F8, F9.6,
F11, F14, F16, F19. For a smaller aperture, select a higher value.
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AUTO LOCK HOLD
2
PROGRAM
A E
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AE A (Aperture Priority) ˜
AE A, then press the dial.
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4
AE S (Shutter Priority) ˜ Å
PROGRAM
AE A
A E
AE S
Display window
AE A
AE S
AE A
AE A
AE
1000
250
F5.6
F11
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