Canon FS20 Instruction Manual page 46

Video
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.
FUNC.
[ PROGRAM AE]
recording program*
FUNC.
* When you select [
do not press FUNC.
with the following procedure.
T
O SET THE SHUTTER SPEED
1 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed to
the desired value and then press
.
2 Press FUNC. .
Shutter speed guidelines
Note that on screen only the denominator
is displayed – [ 250] indicates a
shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.
46
( 25)
Default value
Desired
SHUTTER-PRIO.AE],
and continue instead
1/2*, 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30
To record in dimly lit places.
1/60
To record under most ordinary conditions.
1/100
To record indoor sports scenes.
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000**
To record from within a moving car or train or to
shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller
coasters.
1/2000**
To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.
* mode only.
** mode only.
NOTES
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
- When setting the shutter speed, the
number display will flash if the value is
not appropriate for the recording
conditions. In such case, select a
different value.
- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark
places, you can obtain a brighter image,
but image quality may be lower, and
autofocus may not work well.
- The image may flicker when recording
with fast shutter speeds.
- Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If
the screen starts to flicker, select
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] and set the
shutter speed to 1/100.