Operation Manual

20
Manual recording mode enables you to set
the focus and screen brightness etc. manually.
Preparation:
•
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select
!
or
#
mode.
•
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
recording mode.
Program AE
You can record videos or still images with
optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure
and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or
the subject.
Set the program AE dial to the desired
setting (I to /).
For details on each setting, see right column.
8 To cancel the program AE
Set the program AE dial to
4 (auto
recording mode).
8 Items for program AE setting
•
I
TWILIGHT :
Makes evening scenes look more natural.
•
6 PORTRAIT:
The subject in the foreground is
accentuated by blurring the background.
•
H SPORTS :
Records fast moving subjects clearly.
•
G SNOW :
Compensates for subjects that may
appear too dark when shooting in
extremely bright surroundings, such as
in snow.
•
/ SPOTLIGHT :
Select this when a spotlight makes a
subject appear too bright.
Changing the Shutter Speed
A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion
of a fast-moving subject, and a slow shutter
speed can blur the subject to give the
impression of motion.
1 Set the program AE dial to “S”.
N
16:9
1/60
2 Select the desired setting (1/2 to
1/4000 in ! mode, 1/2 to 1/500* in #
mode).
The smaller the value, the faster the
shutter speed.
* 1/2 to 1/250 when using the fl ash.
Select
Set
8 To cancel the shutter speed setting
Set the program AE dial to
4 (auto
recording mode).
NOTE
It is recommended to use the tripod
( pg. 14) when recording with a slow shutter
speed.
Manual Recording
FUNCTION
Power/
Mode
Switch
PLAY/REC
Button
Set Lever
Program AE Dial