JVC Everio GZ-MG255U - Manual (Page 23)

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ENGLISH Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
SHUTTER SPEED
A fast shutter speed can
freeze the motion of a
fast-moving subject, and
a slow shutter speed can
blur the subject to give the
impression of motion.
[AUTO] : The shutter speed is adjusted automatically.
1/2 to 1/4000 (For
mode) /
1/2 to 1/500 (For mode):
The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed. Move the
set lever to / to set the value.
NOTE
It is recommended to use the tripod ( ੬ pg. 14) when recording
with a slow shutter speed.
APERTURE PRIORITY
You can add a blurring
effect to the background by
setting the aperture value
(F-number).
[AUTO] : The aperture value is adjusted automatically.
F1.2 to F16:
The lower the F-number (larger aperture value), the more
blurred the background will become. The higher the F-
number (smaller aperture value), the clearer the focus will be
for both near and far objects. Move the set lever to / to
set the value.
NOTE
If the image is too bright, set to a larger F-number. If the image is
too dark, set to a smaller F-number.
WB
Adjusts the white balance
to achieve the optimum
colors for the amount of
light in your surroundings
during recording.
[AUTO] : White balance is adjusted automatically.
MWB : Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the
light source.
1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in
front of the subject so that the white
paper fi lls the screen.
2) Press and hold the set lever until the
indicator starts blinking then stops
blinking.
FINE : When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD : When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN : When a video light or similar type of lighting is
used.
EFFECT
Enables you to record
videos or still images with
special effects.
[OFF] : No effect is used.
SEPIA : The image has a brownish tint like old photos.
MONOTONE : The image becomes black and white like old
movies.
CLASSIC FILM* : This effect skips frames to give images of an
old movie atmosphere.
STROBE* : The image looks like a series of consecutive
snapshots.
* Not available in mode.
TELE MACRO
Enables you to shoot
a subject as large as
possible at a distance of
approx. 40 cm (1.32 ft).
[OFF] : Disables the function.
ON : Activates the function.