You can make recordings of bright subjects in dark surroundings by changing the shutter speed or Special Scene recording program, or by using the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light.
Also, by using AGC Limit, you can make recordings in dark surroundings at a brightness close to how the scene actually looks.
This section explains how to change shooting modes.
Changing the shutter speed
1. Turn on the camcorder.
2. Touch [ ].
3. Touch [Rec. Programs].
4. Touch [Tv Shutter-Pri. AE] and then set the desired shutter speed.
5. If you are recording in dark surroundings, set the shutter speed to 1/8, 1/15, or 1/30 seconds.
Touch [ ] or [ ], or drag your finger along the dial.
Note:
When recording in dark surroundings, you can obtain a brighter picture by using slow shutter speeds; however, image quality may not be as good and autofocus may not work well.
Changing a Special Scene recording program
If you set the Recording programs to the Special Scene recording program, such as [Low Light], which allows you to record bright subjects in dark surroundings, or [Night Scene], which allows you to record night scenes with low noise, you can make recordings with low noise, depending on the place or the subject.
1. Touch [ Portrait* ].
*The current Special Scene recording program setting is displayed.
2. Drag your finger up and down to select the desired recording program.
Options
Special Scene Recording Program |
Contents |
Portrait |
The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background. |
Sports |
To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. |
Night Scene |
To record nightscapes with lower noise. |
Snow |
To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed. |
Beach |
To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed. |
Sunset |
To record sunsets in vibrant colors. |
Low Light |
To record in low-light situations. |
Spotlight |
To record spotlit scenes. |
Fireworks |
To record fireworks. |
Note:
- [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Snow]/[ Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.
- [ Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T).
- [ Snow]/[ Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.
- [ Low Light]:
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
- White points may appear on the screen.
- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.
- [ Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod.