Canon GL1 Tips for Making Better Videos, Holding the camera, Using a tripod, Sound recording

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Tips for Making Better Videos

Holding the camera

For maximum stability, grip the camera in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body.

If necessary support the camera with your left hand. With practice, you will be able to operate the controls by touch, without taking your eye off the action.

Using a tripod

To prevent any unwanted movement, you can mount the camera on a tripod, (or any flat surface at a suitable height) and operate it with the wireless controller.

•When you are using a tripod, be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight or it may melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Change the angle of the viewfinder so that the sun doesn’t shine into it.

•Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no longer than 1/4 inch (5.5 mm), or it will damage the camera.

Sound recording

For greater creative control, you can connect an external microphone to the MIC terminal.

We recommend a microphone with a built-in power supply (condenser microphone).

It is possible to connect almost any stereo microphone with a plug diameter of 3.5 mm.

•Use the microphone attenuator with the built-in or an external microphone if you need to lower the volume level of the input audio. Monitor the level of the input sound with headphones and if necessary, turn the attenuator on through the menu by selecting MIC ATT and setting it to ON.

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Contents Mode d’emploi Introduction Important Usage InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions Introduction Contents Getting started Thank you for Choosing a CanonIntroducing the GL1 OverviewQuick Finding Your Way Around the GL1Quick Overview Quick Overview Slow GL1 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area WD-58 Wide-converter Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CB-900 Car Battery Adapter220EX Speedlite 380EX Speedlite 550EX Speedlite VL-10Li Battery Video LightCH-910 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder HC-4000 System CaseRemove the lens cap Attaching the Lens HoodFinally, tighten the locking screw Attach the DC coupler to the camera Powering the GL1Connecting 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 CA-910 Compact Power Adapter Loading and unloading Loading a CassetteLoad or unload the cassette Handling cassettes Protecting tapes from accidental erasureCassette memory Before you start recording Using the Standby leverTo record Changing the recording mode SP/LP When you have finished recordingConfirmation/Warning beeps Demonstration modeTurning the camera recording displays ON/OFF Microphone attenuator20⋅ optical zoom Zooming40⋅/100⋅ digital zoom Open the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenChanging the angle of the LCD screen Allowing the subject to monitor recording Adjusting the LCD screenAbout the LCD Screen Built-in speaker and headphone terminal Other playback modes Attach a power source and slide the Power switch to VCRPlaying Back a Cassette Load the cassette Press the Play e button to start playbackSpecial playback 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 Sound recording Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos Holding the cameraPicture angle CompositionCamera moves Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off VCR menu Selecting from the MenusMenu Inserting batteries Using the Wireless Controller/Tally LampSetting the remote sensor mode Turning off the tally lamp Open the menu and select T.ZONE/DST Press the menu dial Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Set the camera to record pause modeSetting the clock Date and time display Setting the display styleSix-second auto date Filter Using the ND FilterPress the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Taking Still Pictures Photo ModeUsing the Full Range of Features Flash Charging Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography optionalChoosing the Movie Mode Normal/Frame Record search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Easy Recording Using the Various Recording ProgramsAvailability of functions in each recording program Giving priority to shutter speed shutter-priority Tv AutoSpotlight Giving priority to the aperture aperture-priority AvManual See also p Sand & SnowUsing Digital Effects Widescreen TV recording Operating the digital effectsPress the D.E. ON/OFF button Press the start/stop button to start/stop recordingAudio Recording Selecting the audio modeWind screen Press the start/stop button Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button to end recording Press the Exposure dial in once more Manual Exposure AdjustmentPress the Exposure dial in again Turn the Exposure dial to open or close the irisAbout the shutter speed Exposure lock Exposure lock/adjustmentTemporary focus override Adjusting the FocusManual focus Close the menu Using AE ShiftAdjusting Camera Sharpness Adjusting Color Phase Using the Zebra Pattern Setting the white balance Adjusting the White BalanceTo set the white balance manually Using the Full Range of Features Displaying Data Code Date/Time Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Connect the camera to the VCR Setting the camera to control your VCRDubbing Function Preparing for DubbingPreparations & setting up Using the Dubbing Function for the First TimeSetting Recorder Recorder Dubbing to a VCR Make sure you are in DUB Mode see pPress e on the body of the camera Adjust the setting Cut-In and Cut-Out AdjustmentsSetting the Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments Open the REC.SET UP menu and point the arrow at CUT-IN ADJBasic editing Simple Editing to a VCRPreparations Prepare the TV and VCRDubbing with Digital Video Equipment Copyright signalDV terminal/connections Connect the camera to the VCR, TV or other camcorder Recording from a VCR, TV or Other Camcorder Analog Line-inRepeat steps 1 to 5 until your edited recording is complete Press the pause buttonTape in the camera Recording Over Existing Scenes A/V Insert EditingPlayback tape Press the stop button of the VCR Press the A/V Insert button on the wireless controllerTo connect other audio equipment Audio DubbingTo connect the external microphone Press Audio DUB. on the wireless controller Attach the shoulder strap Adjust the viewfinderAdjust the grip belt Preparing the CameraCharging and recording times How much power is left?Remaining time indicator When to rechargeStoring the battery pack Taking care of the battery packCharging the backup battery Keep the terminals cleanTreat the battery pack with care Set the camera to VCR mode Choose the output Setting the Audio MixSelecting audio output channels Low-angle recording Camera Holding StylesChoose the grip Standard holding styleStorage MaintenanceUsing the camera abroad MaintenanceWhat you should do What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camera from condensation? The start/stop button doesn’t work TroubleshootingRecording/Playback ? The camera turned itself offRecording/Playback Contd About the LCD Viewfinder MiscellaneousAbout the CCD Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen DisplaysTurned on p Manua L Recording reminder Time CodeBP-915 Battery Pack Specifications100 Index101 Canon U.S.A., Inc Canon GL1 Digital Video Camcorder Limited WarrantyCanada Canon INC