Using The Shutter-Priority Ae Mode - Canon DC10 Instruction Manual

Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode

You can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets the aperture setting
most appropriate for the subject.
Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving subjects, and a slow shutter speed
to add a motion blur to moving objects, enhancing the feel of movement of the image.
Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed
1/8, 1/15, 1/30 1/2, 1/4, 1/8,
1/15, 1/30
1/60 1/60
1/100 1/100
1/250, 1/500, 1/250, 1/500
1/1000
1/2000
1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode
( or
switch to .
2. From the FUNC. menu, select the Tv (SHUTTER-
PRIO. AE) mode (
3. Press ( ).
The denominator of the current shutter speed will be displayed with a blue
background.
4. Change ( ) the shutter speed and press (
• The denominator of the shutter speed selected will be displayed.
• The aperture value is adjusted automatically.
The shutter speed denominator flashes when the selected shutter speed is not
appropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the shutter
speed.
When using 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.
Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to
1/1000 or higher.
The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds.
Recording movies under fluorescent lights: When the recording program is set
to ,
fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly. However, if the
screen starts to flicker, select the Tv mode and set the shutter speed to 1/100.
For recording subjects in dark places.
For general recordings.
For recording indoor sports scenes.
For recording from within a car or trains, or
recording moving subjects such as roller coasters.
For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis
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on sunny days.
) and move the mode
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or (SCN), the camcorder automatically detects the flicker of
) to save the setting.
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