Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR20 - Manual (Page 50)

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Using the Full
Range of Features
Using the Various Recording Programs
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The camcorder provides you with a choice of 7 recording programs. They use
different combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure and
other functions to match the recording situation.
• For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Slide
the program selector to the [ position.
• For normal shooting conditions, slide the program selector to
Q (program AE)
mode. Open the program menu and select AUTO ( 51).
• For various other recording conditions, the camcorder has 5 more specialized
AE (auto exposure) programs.
Availability of functions in each recording program
Position of
program selector
Recording [(Easy Sand & Low
Program Recording)
Auto Sports Portrait Spotlight
Snow Light
Shutter Speed h A
Focus A h
White balance h
AE Shift i h i h
Image stabilizer (ON/OFF) ON h
Digital effects i h
16:9 i h
h : Available i : Not available A : Automatic function only
P P [
Q
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