Canon VIXIA HV40 Instruction Manual page 50

Using the Recording Programs
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Options
[ PROGRAM AE]
The camcorder automatically adjusts the
aperture and shutter speed to obtain the
optimal exposure for the subject.
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
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.
[ APERTURE-PRIO.AE]
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.
FUNC.
( 25)
Icon of the currently selected
FUNC.
Recording Program
Desired option
FUNC.
T
O SET THE APERTURE VALUE OR SHUTTER SPEED
When you select [
PRIO.AE] or [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE],
a numeric value will appear next to the
recording program icon.
1
If the joystick guide appears on the
screen, press (
2
Adjust ( ) the shutter speed or
aperture to the desired value.
Default value
SHUTTER-
) to hide it.
Shutter speed guidelines
1/8, 1/15, 1/30
with cinema effect
[ HDV(PF24)] or
[ HDV(24F)]
1/6, 1/12, 1/24
1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30
For recording subjects in dark places.
1/60
with cinema effect
[ HDV(PF24)] or
[ HDV(24F)]
1/48, 1/60
1/60
For general recordings.
1/100
1/100
For recording indoor sports scenes.
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000
1/250, 1/500
For recording from within a car or train, or
for recording moving subjects such as
roller coasters.
1/2000
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 1/250 second, etc.
Available Aperture Values
[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]