Changing the Recording programs according to the situation, such as in dark surroundings (VIXIA HF G30 / LEGRIA HF G30)

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. Set the mode switch to ⋖M⋗ or ⋖CINEMA⋗.

2. Set the power switch to CAMERA.

3. Touch [ ].

4. Touch [Rec. Programs].

5. Touch [Tv Shutter-Pri. AE] and then set the desired shutter speed.

6. 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.

Caution

Changing a Special Scene recording program

Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program.

1. Set the mode switch to ⋖M⋗ or ⋖CINEMA⋗.

2. Set the power switch to ⋖CAMERA⋗.

3. Touch [ ].

4. Touch [Rec. Programs].

5. Touch [SCN] (Special Scene recording program).

*The current Special Scene recording program setting is displayed.

6. Drag your finger up or down to select the desired recording program.

Options ( Default value)

Special Scene Recording Program	Details
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.

Caution