Canon DC40 - Manual (Page 51)

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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.
Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed
1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode
( or ) and turn the mode dial
to Tv .
2. Press ( ).
The denominator of the current shutter speed will be displayed
with a blue background.
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: When the mode dial is set to ,
or , the camcorder automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting
and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly. However, if the screen starts to
flicker, select the
Tv mode 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,
1/720 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.