Canon XL1 Av, Tv

Recording

Use this program to let you select the aperture (iris

diameter) to give you maximum control over the

depth of field.

Alarge F number (a small aperture) gives a greater

depth of field.

Av F2.8

Use this program to let you select the shutter

speed.

The camera sets the appropriate aperture

(F number) automatically to give the correct

exposure.

When you turn the POWER dial to Tv, the current

shutter speed is shown in the viewfinder. Select

your desired shutter speed by pressing the

SHUTTER rand tbuttons.

Tv 1000

You can choose 9 shutter speeds between 1/60 and 1/15,000 of a second.

• If you try to set a shutter speed that is either too high or too low for the shooting conditions, the indicator

flashes in the viewfinder. In this case, increase or decrease the setting until the flashing stops, or slide the

ND FILTER switch ON/OFF as appropriate before changing the setting.

Notes:

• You can also set the XL1 for slow shutter shooting using the slow shutter digital effects (p. 35).

• When recording in extreme low-light conditions, we recommend the use of a Canon Speedlite or Video

Light (available as optional accessories, see page 73).

• Under very bright conditions when you have set the F number to f/16, blurring of the image may occur.

Check the image in the viewfinder while setting the aperture.

• When a lens that has a built-in ND filter is attached, if you switch the filter on, the intensity of the light is

reduced and the image in the viewfinder may go dark. In such a case, switch the filter off and change the

aperture setting.

• When shooting in the [(Easy Recording) or n(Auto) programs on bright sunny days outdoors, the

camera may display “ND ON”/“ND OFF” repeatedly. In this case, it may be effective to switch to the Av

recording program and adjust the setting of the F number to between f/5.6 and f/11 (the shutter speed may

become higher than usual).

The camera sets the appropriate shutter speed automatically to give the correct exposure. When you turn the

POWER dial to Av the current F number is shown in the viewfinder. Select your desired F number by

turning the IRIS wheel.

You can choose 8 F numbers between f/1.6 and f/16, and CLOSE to shut the iris completely. If you try to

set an F number that is too high or too low for the shooting conditions, the indicator flashes in the

viewfinder. In this case, increase or decrease the setting until the flashing stops.

Note:

• The camera memorizes the latest Tv or Av value until a new value is set.

Turning off the camcorder or changing the recording program does not erase the stored value.