Programmed Ae Mode: Adjusting Settings To Match Your Needs - Canon Vixia HFR40 Instruction Manual

[ Spotlight]
[ Fireworks]
[ Low Light]
NOTES
• [ Portrait]/[
appear smooth during playback.
• [ Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you
zoom in (S).
• [ Snow]/[
cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.
• [ Low Light]:
- 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.
• [ Fireworks]:
- To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we
recommend using a tripod.

Programmed AE Mode: Adjusting Settings to Match Your Needs

Give yourself the most control while shooting by using Programmed AE
(AE: auto exposure) shooting mode. As with other shooting modes, the
camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture. How-
ever, this mode offers you the most versatility by allowing you to adjust
other settings to achieve the results you are looking for.
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To record spotlit scenes.
To record fireworks.
To record in low-light situations.
Sports]/[ Snow]/[
Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on
Beach]: The picture may not