53ERecordingManual ( 74)Sand & SnowSpotlightSelect this program for total creative freedom when operating the camcorder. Youcan set aperture, shutter speed and gain independently to give you exactly theexposure you require.You can select between 30 shutter speed settings (1/6 to 1/16000), 19 aperturevalues (f/1.6 to f/8.0) and 4 gain values (0dB to +18dB) in TAPE CAMERA mode.Select MANUAL mode and set the shutter speed, aperture and gain.• For further details, see “Adjusting the Exposure Manually” ( 74).This program is designed for recording spotlit scenes,such as on a stage. The exposure is automaticallyadjusted for glare-free recordings of subjects lit by aconcentrated light source.Use this program in places where the background is sobright that the subject appears underexposed in thedisplay — a sunny beach or ski resort, for example. Youmay notice some shudder when recording moving subjects.SPOTLIGHTSAND&SNOWMANUALSAND&SNOWSPOTLIGHT
