Canon XL1 instruction manual Using the ND Filter for appropriate lenses

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Using the ND Filter (for appropriate lenses)

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ND FILTER

OFF ON

Recording

On bright days or when recording very bright scenes, despite the iris being at its smallest aperture, blurring of the image may occur. In such cases, using an ND filter should remove this problem. The 16⋅ zoom lens XL comes with a built-in ND filter.

The ND FILTER switch is located on the body of the XL lens.

Slide the ND FILTER switch to ON to use the filter.

• ND is shown continuously in the display while the ND filter is switched on.

When the camera is set to the Easy or Auto Recording programs (and the XL lens is attached):

-ND ON flashes in the viewfinder to advise you to switch the ND filter on.

-ND ON with the “ON” flashing advises you to fit an external ND filter or that the light conditions are still too bright, despite having switched the ND filter on.

-ND OFF with the “OFF” flashing warns you that the ND filter is no longer suitable for the current conditions. Set the ND FILTER switch to OFF.

Note:

•Make sure you reset the white balance, if you were using a manual white balance before you turned the ND filter on.

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Contents Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions IntroductionImportant Safety Instructions Introduction Contents Thank you for choosing a Canon Introducing the XL1 Mounting the lens Mounting and Removing XL LensesRemoving the lens Attaching the Lens Hood Lens settingsFinally, tighten the locking screw Adjusting the Viewfinder Unit Adjusting for left eye/right eye operationAdjusting to your viewing point Adjusting to your eyesightAttaching the External Microphone Powering the XL1 Connecting the camera to an AC outletProvide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Attach the DC coupler to the cameraAttach the battery pack to the power adapter Charging and attaching the battery packRemove the battery pack after use Loading and unloading Loading a CassetteLoad or unload the cassette Handling cassettes Protecting tapes from accidental erasureCassette memory Adjust the grip belt Supporting the CameraPrepare the lens cap Attach the SP-100 shoulder padCamera menu CAM. Menu Selecting from the MenusVCR menu Press the r or t cursor keys to choose its setting Press the Menu button to close the menuUsing the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamps Inserting batteriesTurning off the remote sensors Turning off the tally lampsSetting the Date and Time Setting the display styleUsing the Standby button Basic RecordingBefore you start recording To recordChanging the recording mode SP/LP When you have finished recordingTurning the camera recording displays ON/OFF Zooming for Zoom Lenses Optical zoom 16⋅ for standard lens32⋅ digital zoom Activating the digital zoomTurning the SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off Using the ND Filter for appropriate lenses Taking Still Pictures Photo Mode Press the Photo button fully down to take the still pictureChoosing the Movie Mode Normal/Frame Record search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Using the Various Recording Programs Easy RecordingManual AutoSpotlight Giving priority to shutter speed shutter-priority Tv Giving priority to the aperture aperture-priority AvEffect you can select Activating the Slow ShutterCamera only displays selectable effects Selecting the Audio Mode AudioSetting the Audio Input Two Channel Recording Using the Audio 1 RCA jacksSetting the recording level for two channel recording Slide the REC Level switch of the Audio 1/MIC controls to MSetting the Audio Input Four Channel Recording Setting the recording level for four channel recordingHeadphones Making a Sound CheckFade trigger Fading In and Out Between ScenesActivating the fade trigger Widescreen TV recording Setting the Self-Timer Press the wireless controller’s Self Timer buttonPress the wireless controller’s START/STOP button Press the START/STOP button to end recordingUsing a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography optional Flash ChargingAdjusting the Focus Temporary focus overrideManual focus Push autofocusTurn the Iris wheel to open or close the iris Adjusting the ExposureExposure lock Using AE Shift Using the Zebra Pattern Adjusting the Gain Adjusting the White Balance Setting the white balanceRecording Playing back a Cassette Other playback modes Playback PauseEdit Search Fast Forward PlaybackSpecial playback Press the wireless controller’s Data Code button Displaying Data CodeSearching Through Your Recorded Photos Photo Search If your TV or VCR has an S-video input terminal Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Editing to a VCR PreparationsConnect the camera to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCRDV Dubbing DV terminal conforming to IEEE1394 Copyright signal Remote m terminalSelecting the audio mix Selecting the Audio OutputChoose the output Default setting Ii Choosing the output channelWhen to recharge How much power is left?Charging and recording times Taking care of the battery pack Installing the backup batteryKeep the terminals clean Storing the battery packTreat the battery pack with care Using a tripod Camera Holding StylesChoose the grip Standard holding styleMaintenance StorageMaintenance Using the camera abroadWhat happens when condensation is detected CondensationProtecting the camera from condensation What you should doTroubleshooting Recording/PlaybackRecording/Playback Contd About the LCD Viewfinder MiscellaneousAbout the CCD XL1 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories VL-10Li Battery Video Light FA-200 Flash Adapter⋅ Zoom XL 3.4-10.2mm available Summer ’98 Extender XL 1.6⋅Provided accessories Optional accessories CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder380EX Speedlite Finding Your Way Around the XL1 Additional Information Light ButtonInformation Additional Pause MIX Screen Displays Movie mode p Number Time Code Recording reminderMain LCD panel Audio LCD panelSpecifications BP-927 Battery PackIndex Canada Canon INC