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3 Shooting Modes
The XL1s has three shooting modes to accommodate any of your recording needs.
Normal Movie Mode |
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By merging Canon’s superior lens quality |
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with 3 CCDs, the XL1s delivers stunning |
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resolution and color reproduction - some |
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of the best images outside of a TV studio. |
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This mode records video in the standard |
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interlaced fashion similar to conventional |
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camcorders. Normal Movie Mode is ideal |
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for recording video which appears smooth |
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and natural during playback on a TV or |
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video editing computer. |
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Digital Photo Mode with self timer |
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Take almost 700 brilliantly clear still |
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pictures on a single tape (in SP mode). |
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The photo mode further distinguishes the |
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XL1s by capturing extremely high |
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resolution still images. The camera |
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records the still pictures for approximately |
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6 seconds, as well as recording the sound |
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for your verbal notes or narration. You can |
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search through the recorded tape for your |
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photos using the supplied remote control. |
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Frame Movie Mode |
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This mode captures video in a unique |
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to record 30 frames of video per second. |
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Similar to a motor drive on a 35mm |
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camera, Frame Movie Mode performs like |
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a Digital Motor Drive. You’ll capture every |
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gesture and expression of your subject |
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with spectacular clarity. It’s perfect for |
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users who choose to grab high quality still |
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images from video for making prints, |
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video for website content, or even |
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sending emotionally charged images over |
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the internet. The |
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popularized by Canon’s XL1s has even |
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been acknowledged by users for its |
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16:9 Aspect Ratio | ||||||
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| The XL1s is equipped with two 16:9 | ||
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| aspect ratio methods. | ||
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| The 16:9 guides are thin white lines, which | ||
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| appear in the viewfinder only. They let you | ||
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| view a 16:9 wide screen composition while | ||
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| in the standard 4:3 aspect ratio, which is | ||
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| especially helpful if you're planning to | ||
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| transfer your DV footage to film. | ||
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| 16:9 Recording Mode |
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| The XL1s includes a 16:9 recording mode, | ||
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| which applies an electronic anamorphic | ||
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| stretch allowing you to fill the frame of a | ||
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Programmed AE
Puts advanced recording techniques at your fingertips to ensure great results in various shooting conditions. There are six programs in all, giving you the balanced control that you have come to expect from Canon.
Full Auto
Also called the “Green Zone” and identified by the green rectangle on the Command Dial, this is the ideal selection for general shooting.
Auto mode
Similar to Full Auto, Auto handles all camera settings automatically, but also allows the user to select manual functions
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