Canon XL1 instruction manual Adjusting the Gain

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Recording

Adjusting the Gain

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OFF

A POWER

Tv

Av

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-3 A 0

+6

+12

GAIN dB

When the GAIN knob is set to n (auto) the camera adjusts the gain automatically. You can also rotate the GAIN dial to one of the five preset levels that range from –3 to +12 dB.

1.Turn the POWER dial to any recording program except [ (Easy Recording) or

(Spotlight).

2.Press the GAIN knob so that it pops out. You can now turn it to adjust the gain to your desired level.

•The gain level you select appears in the viewfinder.

•Push the knob back in when you have finished making adjustments.

-3dB:	Low noise recording for indoor, low light or low contrast scenes.
0dB:	Low noise, life-like color reproduction of illuminated scenes at night.

+6dB/+12dB: Brighten indoor or low-light scenes (when the iris is fully open).

Gain-up to enable you to increase the depth of field from using a smaller iris aperture.

Note:

• You cannot use the GAIN in the Easy Recording or Spotlight recording programs.

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