P. 140), Ee “setting the, Exposure” (p. 140) – Canon VB-H41 User Manual
Page 140: Setting the exposure
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[Fixed at Infinity] : You can set the focus so that it is
fixed near infinity.
Setting the Exposure
(1) Exposure Mode
Select from [Auto], [Manual], [Auto (Flickerless)] or
[Auto (Shutter-priority AE)].
If [Auto] is selected for [Day/Night] under [Camera] in
the Setting page (p. 53), select [Auto], [Auto
(Flickerless)] or [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)].
[Auto]
The exposure is controlled automatically.
[Manual]
The exposure is set by adjusting the shutter speed,
aperture and gain values manually.
[Auto (Flickerless)]
In this mode, video flickering caused by fluorescent
lights, etc., can be reduced. The shutter speed is
automatically adjusted according to the brightness
of the environment in which the camera is used.
[Auto (Shutter-priority AE)]
In this mode, the desired shutter speed can be
specified.
(2) [Exposure Compensation]
When [Auto], [Auto (Flickerless)] or [Auto (Shutter-
priority AE)] is selected for [Exposure], the exposure
compensation value desired can be selected from
nine levels (-4 to +4) using the slider.
To darken the image, select a negative value. To
brighten the image, select a positive value.
(3) [Metering Mode]
When [Auto], [Auto (Flickerless)] or [Auto (Shutter-
priority AE)] is selected for [Exposure], the metering
mode can be selected from [Center-Weighted],
[Average] or [Spot].
For an explanation on each item set in [Metering
Mode], see [Metering Mode] in the Setting page
(4) [Shutter Speed]
When [Manual] or [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)] is
selected for [Exposure], select the shutter speed
desired. If [Manual] is selected, set the shutter speed
in the range of [1/1 sec] to [1/16000 sec] from a pull-
down menu. If [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)] is selected,
set the shutter speed in the range of [1/2 sec] to
[1/16000 sec] from a pull-down menu.
When capturing a moving subject, selecting a higher
shutter speed can reduce blurry video capture.
(5) [Aperture]
If [Manual] is selected for [Exposure], set a desired
aperture value.
Moving the slider to the left closes the aperture and
darkens the image. Moving the slider to the right
opens the aperture and brightens the image.
(6) [Gain]
If [Manual] is selected for [Exposure], set a desired
gain value.
Moving the slider to the left decreases the gain
(sensitivity to brightness) and darkens the image.
Moving the slider to the right increases the gain and
brightens the image.
Important
• If it is set in the Admin Viewer, the same focus mode will
occur in the viewers of other users also.
• Depending on the lighting used, focus may not be
maintained when switching between [Day Mode] and [Night
Mode]. Focus when switching Day/Night Mode can be set in
the [Day/Night Mode Focus Settings] panel in the Admin
• Setting the shutter speed at [1/1 sec] in manual exposure
(p. 140) will disable the [Auto] and [One-shot AF] focus
modes in Control for Admin. Switch the focus to [Manual] and
adjust it to your subject.
• Refer to the following for focus ranges.
Notes on p. 52
Notes on p. 38
• Changes to focus mode in the Admin Viewer will not be
reflected in the settings on the setting page.
• Note that if you set the focus manually it will remain fixed.
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