On Sat, 01 Sep 2001 03:33:09 GMT, "Peter" wrote:

>Can anybody explain how and when to use AUTO SHTR (model DCR-TRV17)?
>
>The manual says: "To automatically activate the electronic shutter when
>shooting in bright condition."
>
>I thought the camcorder always automatically adjusts the shutter speed based
>on the subject's brightness and chosen AE program.

From what I gather, leaving it off allows auto shutter speed
range of 1/60th to 1/250th second (useful for minimizing
strobing under some conditions); "on" allows it to rise to
quite high values...