Canon XL1 Supporting the Camera

Preparation
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Supporting the Camera
• For extra comfort and control, attach the shoulder
pad to the camera.
• Clip the adapter unit onto the base of the
camcorder and tighten the fixing screw using a
coin.
• When you are not using the shoulder pad, fold it
in towards the camera until it clicks into the
storage position.
Prepare the lens cap
Attach the SP-100 shoulder pad
Adjust the grip belt
Attach the shoulder strap
• Attach/remove the lens cap as shown.
Notes:
• Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to 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.
• Place the camera on a table or secure surface when attaching the shoulder pad, grip belt or strap.
• Adjust the length of the grip belt strap so that
you can operate the start/stop button and zoom
control effectively.
• For extra security and portability, attach the
shoulder strap before using the camera
• Pass the ends through the attachment bars and
adjust the length as shown.