Canon HF S21, HF S20 manual AutomaticGainControlAGOLimit, Manual FocusAdjustment

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NOTES

Using the zebra pattern will not affect your recordings.

AutomaticGainControl(AGO)Limit

When recording in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to get a brighter picture. However, using higher gain values may result in more noticeable video noise. You can select the AGC limit to curb the amount of noise by setting the maximum gain value to be used. The smaller the AGC limit, the picture will be darker but will have less the noise.

Operating modes:

_b [FUNCl] @ [_ AGc Limit] @ [M Manua!]i@

_Drag your finger eft and righ t along the dial toset the AGC iimit@ [X]

*Tbuch [A Automatic] to removethe limit forthe automatic gaincontrol,

• The AGC limit selected appears on the screen.

NOTES

• This function can also be assigned to the custom key/dial ([_ 89).

Manual FocusAdjustment

Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.

Reflective

surfaces

*

Fast moving

subjects

Subjects

with low contrast

*

Through wet

windows

 

or without vertical lines

Night scenes

 

Operating

modes:

 

1

 

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