68 VideoManually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture[A Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recordingprogram; using it, you can change functions like the white balance orimage effects. Select one of the other AE recording programs to controlthe shutter speed or aperture.Options ( Default value)NOTES• [B Shutter-Pri. AE]:- On screen only the denominator is displayed – [B 250] indicates ashutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.- When recording in dark surroundings, you can obtain a brighterpicture by using slow shutter speeds; however, image quality may notbe as good and autofocus may not work well.- The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds.• [C Aperture-Priority AE]: The actual range of values available for selec-tion will vary depending on the initial zoom position.• When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the numberdisplayed will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is not appropri-ate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value.Operating modes:[A Programmed AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts theaperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure forthe subject.[B Shutter-Pri. AE] Set the shutter speed value. The camcorderautomatically sets the appropriate aperture value.[C Aperture-Pri. AE] Set the aperture value. The camcorder auto-matically sets the appropriate shutter speed.[FUNC.] 8 [Rec. Programs] 8 [B Shutter-Pri. AE] or[C Aperture-Pri. AE] 8 Drag your finger left and rightalong the dial to set the desired shutter speed (B) oraperture value (C) 8 [a]
