Sony CCD-TR400 - Manual (Page 23)

Using the PROGRAM AE Function
You can select from four PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation. When
you use PROGRAM AE, you can gel a Portrait effect (the subject is in focus and the background is out
of focus), capture high-sp>eed action or night views.
Selecting the Best Mode
Select the best mode by using the following examples.
¿3 Portrait mode
• A still subject such as a person or flower
• Subject behind an obstacie such as a net
• Zooming in on a subject in telephoto
^ Sports mode
• Outdoor sports scenes such as football, tennis,
golf or skiing
• A landscape in a moving car
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High-speed shutter mode
• A golf swing or tennis match in fine weather
with the bail captured clearly
• Playing back certain scenes with high-speed
movements in clear, sharp picture
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Twilight mode
Recording night views, neon signs or fireworks
Using the PROGRAM AE Function
Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly so that the desired mode indicator appears inside the viewflnder.
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Note on shutter speed
The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE mode is as follows;
Portrait mode—between 1 /60 to 1 /2000
Sports mode — between 1 /60 to 1 /500
High-speed shutter mode — 1 /4000
Twilight mode —1/60
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