Canon Xi Using the Zebra Pattern, Backlight Compensation

Using the Zebra Pattern

The zebra pattern is a series of diagonal stripes that appear on the screen to indicate

overexposed areas. Use it as a guide when setting the exposure, aperture or shutter speed.

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CAMERA	PLAY (VCR)	CARD CAMERA	CARD PLAY (VCR)
CAMERA SET UP		ZEBRA••••••••OFF

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Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. Select [ZEBRA], set it to [ON] and close the menu.

❍The zebra pattern will not be recorded.

❍ The zebra pattern cannot be selected when the mode dial is set to [.

❍This function can be assigned to the CSTM KEY ( 53).

Backlight Compensation

When the subject is backlit, it may appear underexposed. You can correct this with the backlight compensation function.

CAMERA	PLAY (VCR)	CARD CAMERA	CARD PLAY (VCR)
CAMERA SET UP		BLC••••••••••OFF

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Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. Select [BLC], set it to [ON] and close the menu.

❍Backlight compensation cannot be selected when the mode dial is set to [.

❍ This function can be assigned to the CSTM KEY ( 53).

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