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 ( 75).

Recording

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