Canon XL H1S Using the ND Filter, (lenses with built-inND filter), Recording, What it means, Screen display, What you should do

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 using a lens with a built-in ND filter, turn the ND filter on/off according to the screen display.

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

ND filter unlock button

ND filter operating ring

When using a recording program other than M Manual and if the GAIN dial is set to A, the following displays appear:

Screen display		What it means	What you should do
No display		ND filter is not activated	–
“ND”		ND filter is activated1	–
“ND	” flashes	ND filter required	Turn on the ND filter
ND “	” flashes	Lenses with single-density ND filters ( N/OFF):	Set the ND filter to a higher density setting or
		External ND filter required.	attach an external ND filter to the lens2
		Lenses with selectable ND filter density: Higher
		density setting or external ND filter required.
ND “	” flashes	Built-in ND filter not required	Turn off the ND filter
“ND” flashes in red		Incorrect setting of the built-in ND filter	Set the ND filter to an appropriate density

1Displayed only when using lenses with built-in ND filter.

2If you have no external ND filter available, use the Tv mode and set a faster 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. Setting a custom white balance may be effective in such case ( 72).

Recording

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