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2. | Program selector |
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5. | MENU button |
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CONNECTIVITY
The XM2 can control HDD equipment with IEEE 1394 inter- face and AV/C proto- col for simultaneous recording.
A single cable con- nection to transfer images between the camcorder, PC and printer.
The SD Memory Card can capture high quality digital still images as JPEG files to transfer into
a PC for advanced editing. Also an easy way to add a title to your recording with the Title Mix.
KIT COMPONENTS
Digital Video Solution Disk Ver.3.0
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Battery Pack | System Case |
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8.Digital effects bars ON/OFF button
9.ND filter ON/OFF button
10.Digital effects/bars select button
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11.White balance select button
12.White balance set button
13.Custom key button
14.Custom preset
If you need to record a CRT monitor, the Clear Scan feature allows you to do so without rolling black bars. But your favourite button will probably be the Custom Key. Assign functions you use frequently to this key, and you can customise your camcorder to your shooting preferences.
MAKING LIFE EASIER
The more features a camcorder has, the better it is. The XM2 has a whole range: time and data codes, shutter speed, power save, index recording ... too many to list here.
DIFFERENT SHOOTING MODES
The XM2 has 3 modes to suit your record- ing needs.
•Normal Movie Mode for video playback on TV or a video editing computer.
•Digital Photo Mode for high resolution still images.
•Frame Movie Mode for perfect quality prints and video for websites.
YOU CAN SCREEN
THE RESULT
Video Light | Speedlite |
220, 420, 550 EX |
MiniDV Head Cleaning Cassette | Mini Digital Video Cassette |
60 and 80 minutes |
Dual battery charger/holder | Wide Converter |
Car Battery Adapter | Microphone Adapter |
Zoom Remote | Directional |
Stereo Microphone | |
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