Camera Holding Styles

Choose the grip

You can grip the camera from the side grip, or top handle.

Either gripping position allows you to start/stop recording, take a “photo’’ and zoom in and out.

Lock the top controls to prevent accidental operation by flicking across the HOLD lever.

E

HOLD

T START/STOP

W PHOTO

Standard holding style

For maximum stability, place your right hand through the side grip belt and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. Rest the rear of the camera against the front of your shoulder and then support the lens with your left hand.

Low-angle recording

Grip the camera using the top handle and steady the lens with the other hand.

Using a tripod

To prevent any unwanted movement, mount the camera on a tripod and operate it from the remote control.

Be careful not to leave the viewfinder in bright sunlight or it may damage the LCD. (the light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Either turn the EYE POINT SELECT switch to the FAR setting, or change the angle of the viewfinder to move it out of direct sunlight.

Make sure the fastening screw of the tripod is no longer than 3/16 inch (5.5 mm), or it may damage the camera.

Do not attach a tripod to the socket meant for the shoulder pad (the socket closest to the rear of the camera).

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Canon XL1 Camera Holding Styles, Choose the grip, Standard holding style, Low-angle recording, Using a tripod