Sony DSR-250 User Manual
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Adjusting the shutter speed
(1) Set the AUTO MODE switch to OFF while the camcorder is in standby,
recording, or memory mode.
(2) Set the SHUTTER switch to ON. The shutter speed set by the SHTR SPEED
item in the menu settings will be indicated on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder.
viewfinder.
To return to automatic shutter speed mode
Set the SHUTTER switch to OFF or set the AUTO MODE switch to ON. The shutter
speed indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. However, when you set
the AUTO MODE switch to ON, other manual adjustments (iris, gain, and white
balance) will be also canceled.
speed indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. However, when you set
the AUTO MODE switch to ON, other manual adjustments (iris, gain, and white
balance) will be also canceled.
When you select the shutter speed values other than 1/60
The SHUTTER lamp (red) in the viewfinder lights.
The SHUTTER lamp (red) in the viewfinder lights.
When shooting at slow shutter speed
At slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost. Adjust the focus manually using a
tripod.
At slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost. Adjust the focus manually using a
tripod.
When shooting under fluorescent light or light bulbs
When shooting under fluorescent light or light bulbs, a rare phenomenon may happen
in which the screen lights up brightly depending on the shutter speed (Flicker
phenomenon).
When shooting under fluorescent light or light bulbs, a rare phenomenon may happen
in which the screen lights up brightly depending on the shutter speed (Flicker
phenomenon).
Shooting with manual adjustment
1
AUTO MODE
ON
OFF
2
2
60
SHUTTER
OFF
ON