Operating Instructions

Application (Record)
Determine aperture and shutter speed and record
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[Manual Exposure] Mode
This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed
when exposure adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired
exposure (brightness/darkness).
Set mode dial to ([Manual Exposure] Mode)
• Manual exposure assist is displayed.
Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine
aperture value and shutter speed
Aperture value/shutter speed
Press [EXPOSURE] button
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Recording motion pictures in
• Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.
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Manual exposure assist (estimate)
If the shutter button is pressed halfway, manual exposure assist is displayed.
Shows pictures with standard brightness.
Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster
shutter speed or increase aperture value.
Shows darker pictures. For standard brightness, either use a slower
shutter speed or reduce aperture value.
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When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers
for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.
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LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.
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The lower limit of shutter speed differs depending on ISO Sensitivity.