Using the ND Filter

When recording under bright conditions, the camcorder closes down the aperture. When the aperture value used is too large, the picture may appear blurred. Turn the built-in ND filter on/off according to the screen display.

AGC switch

ND FILTER switch

When using a recording program other than M Manual and if the AGC switch is set to ON, the following displays appear:

Screen display

What it means

What you should do

No display

ND filter is not activated

 

 

 

 

“ND”

 

ND filter is activated

“ND

” flashes

ND filter required

Turn on the ND filter

 

 

 

 

ND “

” flashes

Higher density setting or external ND filter

Set the ND filter to a higher density setting or

 

 

required.

attach an external ND filter to the lens*

 

 

 

 

ND “

” flashes

Built-in ND filter not required

Turn off the ND filter

 

 

 

“ND” flashes in red

Incorrect setting of the built-in ND filter

Set the ND filter to an appropriate density

 

 

 

 

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

Depending on the scene, the color may change when turning the ND filter on/off. Setting a custom white balance may be effective in such case ( 66).

Recording

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Canon XH G1S, XH A1S instruction manual Using the ND Filter, Screen display What it means What you should do