Canon XL1 Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography optional, Flash Charging

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Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (optional)

For SLR-style flash photography, attach a Canon

 

 

Speedlite 380EX to the camera using the optional

 

FA-100 Flash Adaptor. Attach its hot shoe cube to

 

the XL1’s accessory shoe, and the flash cable to

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the flash adapter terminal.

 

Use the camera in exactly the same way as you

 

would normally in photo mode (p. 29). Turn on the

 

Speedlite using its main switch, and wait for it to

 

charge. When you press the PHOTO button

 

halfway down, the camera sets the autofocus and

 

the zoom is locked. Pressing the PHOTO button

 

fully down releases a pre-exposure flash that sets

 

the flash intensity, exposure and white balance.

 

The main flash is then sent out.

 

• In dark recording situations, a supplementary

 

light beam is sent out by the flash for approx.

 

 

seven seconds to illuminate the subject, while

 

you hold the camera’s PHOTO button halfway

 

down. This supplementary light only operates

 

during autofocus.

 

Flash Charging

While the flash is charging, a white flashes in the viewfinder.

When the flash is fully charged a green lights up constantly in the viewfinder.

•Although it is possible to record a still image while the Speedlite is still charging, the flash will not go off. In addition, the Speedlite cannot charge while you are holding the PHOTO button halfway down.

• disappears from the display while the camera records the still picture.

•If the mark does not appear in the viewfinder when you turn the flash on, make sure that the flash unit is slid fully home on the hot shoe cube.

Notes:

•For full details of how to use the Speedlite, refer to its instruction manual.

•If you use the Speedlite in the shutter-priority (Tv), you can choose any shutter speed between 1/60 and 1/1000.

•In the aperture-priority (Av), you can choose any F number, but an F number of less than f/8 gives the best results.

•You cannot use the Speedlite with the:

-Manual recording program.

-Exposure Lock. ( goes out if you press the EXP. LOCK button. It reappears when you turn the lock off, by pressing the EXP. LOCK button.)

•Turn the Speedlite unit off when you do not require the flash.

•The Speedlite can not be used with an SA-1 Adapter Bracket.

•The 380EX Speedlite’s internal automatic zoom is set to 24 mm when attached to XL1. The guide number is set to 21.

•You are unable to use the Speedlite 380EX’s bounce flash with the XL1.

•The FA-100 Flash Adaptor contains a special cable. Do not use other cables to attach a flash unit.

•You cannot use a flash with an EF lens attached to the XL1.

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Contents Mode d’emploi Introduction Important Usage InstructionsImportant 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 for left eye/right eye operation Adjusting the Viewfinder UnitAdjusting to your eyesight Adjusting to your viewing pointAttaching the External Microphone Attach the DC coupler to the camera Powering the XL1Connecting the camera to an AC outlet Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery packAttach 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 Attach the SP-100 shoulder pad Adjust the grip beltSupporting the Camera Prepare the lens capCamera menu CAM. Menu Selecting from the MenusVCR menu Press the Menu button to close the menu Press the r or t cursor keys to choose its settingInserting batteries Using the Wireless Controller/Tally LampsTurning off the tally lamps Turning off the remote sensorsSetting the display style Setting the Date and TimeTo record Using the Standby buttonBasic Recording Before you start recordingChanging the recording mode SP/LP When you have finished recordingTurning the camera recording displays ON/OFF Optical zoom 16⋅ for standard lens Zooming for Zoom LensesActivating the digital zoom 32⋅ digital zoomTurning the SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off Using the ND Filter for appropriate lenses Press the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Taking Still Pictures Photo ModeChoosing the Movie Mode Normal/Frame Record search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Easy Recording Using the Various Recording ProgramsManual AutoSpotlight Giving priority to the aperture aperture-priority Av Giving priority to shutter speed shutter-priority TvEffect you can select Activating the Slow ShutterCamera only displays selectable effects Audio Selecting the Audio ModeSlide the REC Level switch of the Audio 1/MIC controls to M Setting the Audio Input Two Channel RecordingUsing the Audio 1 RCA jacks Setting the recording level for two channel recordingSetting the recording level for four channel recording Setting the Audio Input Four Channel RecordingMaking a Sound Check Headphones Fade trigger Fading In and Out Between Scenes Activating the fade trigger Widescreen TV recording Press the START/STOP button to end recording Setting the Self-TimerPress the wireless controller’s Self Timer button Press the wireless controller’s START/STOP buttonFlash Charging Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography optionalPush autofocus Adjusting the FocusTemporary focus override Manual focusTurn the Iris wheel to open or close the iris Adjusting the ExposureExposure lock Using AE Shift Using the Zebra Pattern Adjusting the Gain Setting the white balance Adjusting the White BalanceRecording Playing back a Cassette Fast Forward Playback Other playback modesPlayback Pause Edit SearchSpecial playback Displaying Data Code Press the wireless controller’s Data Code buttonSearching 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 Prepare the TV and VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations Connect the camera to the VCRDV Dubbing DV terminal conforming to IEEE1394 Remote m terminal Copyright signalSelecting the audio mix Selecting the Audio OutputChoose the output Ii Choosing the output channel Default settingWhen to recharge How much power is left?Charging and recording times Storing the battery pack Taking care of the battery packInstalling the backup battery Keep the terminals cleanTreat the battery pack with care Standard holding style Using a tripodCamera Holding Styles Choose the gripStorage MaintenanceUsing the camera abroad MaintenanceWhat you should do What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camera from condensationRecording/Playback TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Contd About the LCD Viewfinder MiscellaneousAbout the CCD XL1 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories Extender XL 1.6⋅ VL-10Li Battery Video LightFA-200 Flash Adapter ⋅ Zoom XL 3.4-10.2mm available Summer ’98Provided accessories Optional accessories CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder380EX Speedlite Additional Information Light Button Finding Your Way Around the XL1Information Additional Pause MIX Screen Displays Movie mode p Number Recording reminder Time CodeAudio LCD panel Main LCD panelBP-927 Battery Pack SpecificationsIndex Canada Canon INC
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