Canon DC 20 - Manual (Page 47)

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Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode
You can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets the aperture setting
most appropriate for the subject.
Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving subjects, and a slow shutter speed
to add a motion blur to moving objects, enhancing the feel of movement of the image.
Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed
1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode
( or ) and move the mode
switch to .
2. From the FUNC. menu, select the Tv (SHUTTER-
PRIO. AE) mode ( 45).
3. Press ( ).
The denominator of the current shutter speed will be displayed with a blue
background.
4. Change ( ) the shutter speed and press ( ) to save the setting.
• The denominator of the shutter speed selected will be displayed.
• The aperture value is adjusted automatically.
 The shutter speed denominator flashes when the selected shutter speed is not
appropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the shutter
speed.
 When using a slow 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.
 Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to
1/1000 or higher.
 The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds.
1/6, 1/12, 1/25 1/2, 1/3, 1/6,
1/12, 1/25 For recording subjects in dark places.
1/50 1/50 For general recordings.
1/120 1/120 For recording indoor sports scenes.
1/250, 1/500,
1/1000 1/250, 1/500 For recording from within a car or trains, or
recording moving subjects such as roller coasters.
1/2000
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For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis
on sunny days.
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