Using the ND Filter

When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder will set a small aperture value and the picture may appear blurred. Turn the ND filter on/off according to the screen display.

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 or external ND filter

Select a higher density built-in ND filter 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

Built-in ND filter incorrect setting

Set the ND FILTER switch to an

 

 

 

 

 

appropriate density

*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.

Depending on the scene, the color may change when turning the ND filter on/off. In such case, setting a custom white balance may be effective ( 63).

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