Canon XL H1 Using the ND Filter, (Lenses with Built-inND Filter)

Using the ND Filter

(Lenses with Built-in ND Filter)

When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder will set a small aperture value and the picture may appear blurred.When you are using a lens with built-in ND filter, turn it on/off according to the screen display.

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ND filter unlock button

ND filter operating ring

With the HD 20x L IS Lens: Press the ND filter unlock button and turn the ND filter operating ring.

In recording programs other than M Manual and if the gain is not set to automatic, the following displays appear:

Screen display		What it means	What you should do
No display		ND filter is not activated	-
“ND”		ND filter is activated	-
“ND” flashes in red		Built-in ND filter incorrect setting	Turn the ND filter operating ring to select
			a suitable setting
“ND	” flashes	ND filter required	Turn on the ND filter
ND “	” flashes	Lenses with ND filter on/off: External ND	Select a higher density built-in ND filter or
		filter required	attach an external ND filter to the lens*
		Lenses with selectable ND filter density:
		Higher density or external ND filter
		required
ND “	” flashes	Built-in ND filter not required	Turn off the ND filter

*If you have no external ND filter available, use the Tv mode and set a high shutter speed, or use the Av mode and set a small aperture value.

Depending on the scene, the color may change when turning the ND filter on/off. In such case, setting a custom white balance may be effective ( 79).

Recording

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