Cannon XL2 instruction manual Using the ND Filter Lenses with Built-in ND Filter

Using the ND Filter (Lenses with Built-in ND Filter)

When recording under bright conditions, the camcorder sets a small aperture value, and the picture may appear blurred. When you are using a lens with built-in ND filter, turn it on/off according to the screen display.

ND filter unlock button

ND filter operating ring

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With the 20× L IS Lens: Press the ND filter unlock button and turn the ND filter operating ring.

When the camcorder is set to Easy Recording or Auto mode, following displays appear:

Screen display		What it means	What you should do
No display		ND filter is not activated	-
”ND“ displayed		ND filter is activated	-
”ND	“ flashes	ND filter required	Turn on the ND filter
ND ”	“ flashes	Lenses with ND filter on/off: External	Select a higher density built-in ND filter
		ND filter required	or attach an external ND filter to the
		Lenses with selectable ND filter density:	lens*
		Higher density or external ND filter
		required
ND ”	“ flashes	Built-in ND filter not required	Turn off the ND filter

*If you have no external ND filter available, use the Tv mode and set a high shutter speed, or use the Av mode and set a small aperture value.

❍Turning on/off the ND filter changes the aperture setting. Readjust the aperture in Av mode as required.

❍Depending on the scene, the colour may change when turning on/off the ND filter. In such case, setting a custom white balance may be effective.

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