Using the shutter-priority ae mode – Canon DC100 EN User Manual

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If the optimal exposure cannot be obtained, try the following actions.
Manually adjust the exposure (

43).

Change the metering method (

43).

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.

To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (

11).

Mode switch:

Shutter speed guideline

1. Select the recording program

[

SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] as described in Selecting

the Recording Program (

40).

2. Press (

3. Change (

) the shutter speed and press (

) to save the setting.

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.
Recording movies under fluorescent lights: In

mode and when the

recording program is set to [

PROGRAM AE] or [

NIGHT] (SCN), the

camcorder automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts
the shutter speed accordingly. However, if the screen starts to flicker, select
[

SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.

1/8, 1/15, 1/30

1/2, 1/4, 1/8,
1/15, 1/30

For recording subjects in dark places.

1/60

For general recordings.

1/100

For recording indoor sports scenes.

1/250, 1/500,
1/1000

1/250, 1/500

For recording from within a car or train, or for
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.