Special Scene: Recording Programs To Match Special Conditions - Canon VIXIA HV40 Instruction Manual

o_o® Using the Recording Programs
o When the mode switch is set to _, the
joystick guide wil! not appear.
o Do not change the position of the mode
switch while recording, as the brightness of the
image may change abruptly.
o When setting a numeric value (aperture or
shutter speed), the number display will flash if
the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate
for the recording conditions. In such case,
select a different value.
o [[_ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
- If you use a stow 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
The image may flicker when recording with
high shutter speeds.
Recording r_evies untler fluerescen_ lights: If the
screen starts to flicker, select [[_SHUTTER-
PRIO.AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/!00.
e [_ APERTURE-PRIO.AE]
- The actual range of values available for
selection will vary depending on the initial zoom
position.
Special Scene; Recording Programs to
Match Special Conditions
Recording in a very bright ski resort or
capturing the fuji colors of a sunset or a
fireworks display becomes as easy as
selecting a Special Scene recording
program,
Mode switch: P
FUNCo
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25) FUNC,
(liZ] 12)
Icon of the currently selected _/ Recerdin9 Pregram
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Last icon on the right
(icon of the currently selected
Special Scene)
_Fu_T] ¢'I Desired option
o Do not change the position of the mode
switch while recording, as the brightness of the
image may change abruptly.
o [D PORTRAIT]/[_ SPORTS]/[[_ BEACH]/
[[_ SNOW]
The picture may not appear smooth during
playback.
o [[_ PORTRAIT]
The blur effect of the background increases
the more you zoom in (T).
o [l_J NIGHT]
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing
afterimage.
- Picture quality may not be as good as in other
modes.
- White points may appear on the screen.
- Autofocus may not work as well as in other
modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually,
e [[_SNOW]/[[_BEACH]
- The subject may become overexposed on
cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the
image on the screen.
o [l_ FIREWORKS]
- To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend
using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod
especially in , as the shutter speed
slows down.
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