Canon LEGRIA HV40 Instruction Manual

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Using the Recording ProgramsAdvanced Functions45TO SET TH E APER T U RE V ALU E OR SH U TT ER SPEEDWhen you select [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] or [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE],a numeric value will appear next to therecording program icon.1 If the joystick guide appears on thescreen, press ( ) to hide it.2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed oraperture to the desired value.Shut t e r spe e d guide line sNote that on screen only the denominatoris displayed – [ 250] indicates ashutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.Ava ila ble Ape r t ure Va lue s[1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4],[4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0][2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6],[6.7], [8.0]NOTESWhen the mode switch is set to , thejoystick guide will not appear.Do not change the position of the modeswitch while recording, as the brightness of theimage may change abruptly.When setting a numeric value (aperture orshutter speed), the number display will flash ifthe aperture or shutter speed is not appropriatefor the recording conditions. In such case,select a different value.[ SH U T TER-PRI O.AE]Set the shutter speed value. Thecamcorder automatically sets theappropriate aperture value. Use a highshutter speed to record fast movingsubjects or a slow shutter speed to addmotion blur, emphasizing the feel ofmovement.[ APERTURE-PRI O.AE]Set the aperture value. The camcorderautomatically sets the appropriate shutterspeed. Use low aperture values (largerlens opening) to softly blur the backgroundin a portrait or high aperture values(smaller lens opening) to get a wider depthof field, giving a sharp focus all throughouta landscape.FU N C.( 21)Icon of the currently selectedRe c ording Progra mDesired optionFUNC.FUNC.1/6, 1/12, 1/25with cinema effect[ HDV(PF25)]1/6, 1/12, 1/251/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25For recording subjects in dark places.1/501/50For general recordings.1/1201/120For recording indoor sports scenes.1/250, 1/500, 1/10001/250, 1/500For recording from within a car or train, orfor recording moving subjects such asroller coasters.1/2000For recording outdoor sports such as golfor tennis on sunny days.