Changing the Recording programs according to the situation, such as in dark surroundings
05-Jan-2011
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Solution
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.
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.
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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* ].
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. |
 Underwater | To record underwater scenes in natural colors. |
 Surface | To record after getting out of the water, such as on a boat after diving. |
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 (P).
- [ 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. - [
Underwater]/[ 
Surface]:
- This mode is used when recording with the camcorder inside a waterproof case, which is sold separately. For details, please see the Related information.