Using The Nd Filter (Lenses With Built-In Nd Filter) - Canon XL 2 Instruction Manual

Using the ND Filter (Lenses with Built-in ND Filter)

When recording under bright conditions, the camcorder sets 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.
With the 20× L IS Lens: Press the ND filter unlock button and turn the ND filter operating
ring.
When the camcorder is set to Easy Recording or Auto mode, following displays appear:
Screen display
No display ND filter is not activated
"ND" displayed ND filter is activated
"ND " flashes ND filter required
ND " " flashes Lenses with ND filter on/off: External
ND filter required
Lenses with selectable ND filter density: lens*
Higher density or external ND filter
required
ND " " flashes Built-in ND filter not required
* 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.
❍ Turning on/off the ND filter changes the aperture setting. Readjust the aperture in Av mode as
required.
❍ Depending on the scene, the color may change when turning on/off the ND filter. In such case,
setting a custom white balance may be effective.
ND filter operating ring
What it means
ND filter unlock button
What you should do
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Turn on the ND filter
Select a higher density built-in ND filter
or attach an external ND filter to the
Turn off the ND filter
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