Operating Instructions

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Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual
mode. (l 75)
≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 75.
1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2 Touch / to adjust
settings.
: Shutter speed:
1/50 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the
shutter speed will be set between 1/25
and 1/8000.
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is
faster.
≥ The shutter speed will be set between 1/2
and 1/2000 in still picture recording mode.
: Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE
!# (F16 to F1.7) !# OPEN !# (0dB
to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the
image.
≥ Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter
than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
≥ To return to auto setting, press the iA/
MANUAL button again.
≥ When setting both the shutter speed and
the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed
and then set the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than
1/12 in the still picture recording mode, it
is recommended using a tripod. Also,
white balance cannot be set. The shutter
speed will be set to 1/25 when the power
is turned on again or when the quick start
is performed.
≥ You may see a band of light around the
object that is shining very bright, or having
very high reflection.
≥ During normal playback, image movement
may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or
record under indoor lighting, colour and
screen brightness may change or a
horizontal line may appear on the screen.
In this case, record in the intelligent auto
mode or set the shutter speed to 1/100 in
areas where the power supply frequency
is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ Luminance level and histogram are
displayed during the iris adjustment.
(l 69, 70)
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on
the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification,
there are iris values that are not displayed.
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
SHTR
IRIS