Canon DC420 - Manual (Page 38)

38 • Video
Flexible Recording: Changing the
Shutter Speed
Select the [ PROGRAM AE] recording
program to use functions like the white
balance or image effects, or use
[
SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] to give priority
to the shutter speed.
Use faster shutter speeds to record
subjects moving quickly; use slower
shutter speeds to add motion blur,
emphasizing the feel of movement.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
Options 
Default value
[ PROGRAM AE]
Desired recording program
When you select [ SHUTTER-
PRIO.AE], a numeric value will appear
next to the recording program icon.
1 If the joystick guide appears on the
screen, press to hide it.
2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed to
the desired value.
Shutter speed guidelines
Note that on screen only the
denominator is displayed – [
250]
indicates a shutter speed of 1/250
second, etc.
* mode only.
** mode only.
NOTES
• [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
- When setting the shutter speed, the
number displayed will flash if the
shutter speed selected 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 the image quality may be
lower, and the autofocus may not work
well.
- The image may flicker when recording
with fast shutter speeds.
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[ 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.
T
O SET THE SHUTTER SPEED
FUNC.
FUNC.
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.