Operating instructions
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Setting Up Camera Functions
Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Programme AE
Mode)
This DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject
brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of six modes depending on the subject
conditions, recording environment or purpose of filming.
1
Press the MENU button, use the control buttons
to choose “Program AE” on the “Camera
Functions Setup” screen, and then press the
A button.
The options will appear on the right of “Program
AE”.
2
Use the control buttons
to choose the desired
option, and then press
the A button: The
selected option will be
set.
3
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
The menu screen will disappear.
Note
:
•
You can check the selected AE mode by the on-screen
information display. However, nothing will appear in the
Auto mode.
•
The shooting mode set as above will be stored in memory
even if the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
a Auto : The video camera automatically judges
the subject and surrounding environment for
optimum recording.
Sports : Reduces blurring when recording
rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis.
If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light,
the image may flicker. In this case, use the Auto
mode for recording.
Portrait : Creates a shallow depth of field so that
the person or subject appears against a softened
background.
Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject
portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the
subject, as in a wedding or on stage.
Surf & Snow : Prevents underexposure of
subject portrait face, etc. in a place where reflection
of light is intense, such as at the seaside in
midsummer or on a ski slope.
Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark place
even with decreased lighting. However, an after-
image will appear with a moving subject.
Recording can be done using the light from the LCD.
(P. 66)
If there is difficulty in automatically focusing subject
image, adjust the focus manually.
Before You Begin
• See page 73 for how to set.
Press
f
/
e
/
d
/
c
to select, and then press
A
to activate.
Camera Func t i ons Setup
Spo r t s
Portrait
Spo t l i gh t
Sur f &Snow
Low L i ght
Auto
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Selected AE mode
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