Giving priority to the aperture (aperture-priority: Av)
Use this program to select the aperture (iris diameter) to give you maximum control over the depth of field. A large F number (a small aperture) gives a greater depth of field. You can choose 12 F numbers between f/1.6 and f/11. If you try to set an F number that is too high or too low for the shooting conditions, the indicator flashes in the display. In this case, increase or decrease the setting until the flashing stops.
Av F1.6
Av
The camera sets all the other values necessary to give the correct exposure. When you turn the program selector to Av, the current shutter speed is shown in the display. Select your desired F number by turning the EXPOSURE dial. � Under very bright conditions when you have set the F number to f/11, blurring of the image may occur. Check the image in the display while setting the aperture. Notes: � The f/1.6�f/2.4 Av values are not available when you zoom in near the telephoto end. � The Av values are reset if you turn the power off or change the recording program. If you use the STANDBY lever, however, the camera remembers your chosen values.
Manual (See also p. 55)
Select this program for total creative freedom when operating the camcorder. You can set aperture and shutter speeds completely independently to give you exactly the exposure you require. There are 27 shutter speed settings, between 1/60 and 1/15000 of a second; 23 aperture values, between f/1.6 and f/11 (you can also close the iris); and 5 gain values, between 0dB and +12dB.
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Using the Full Range of Features
Sand & Snow
Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display � a sunny beach or ski resort, for example. You may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects.
SAND&SNOW
Spotlight
This program is designed for recording spotlit scenes, such as on a stage. The exposure is automatically adjusted for glare-free recordings of subjects lit by a concentrated light source.
SPOTLIGHT
