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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

1/60

For general recordings.

1/100

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

For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis
on sunny days.