Night Mode; Auto Mode - Canon XL-H1 - 3CCD High Definition Camcorder Brochure

PROGRAM AUTO EXPOSURE
These modes are designed for everyday shooting situations and for special
circumstances. They include:
• TV Mode
"TV" stands for Time Value; in this mode the XL H1 automatically sets the lens aperture for a proper
exposure based on the shutter speed that has been selected.
• AV Mode
"AV" stands for Aperture Value; in this mode the XL H1 automatically sets the shutter speed
necessary for proper exposure when the aperture has been selected.
• Manual Mode
This mode provides control of both the shutter speed and aperture, giving the user a viewfinder
display of both selections, as well as a bar and pointer display of how the chosen combination
handles the light levels as metered by the XL H1.
• Spotlight Mode
This mode delivers the proper exposure in situations where the subject in the center of the frame is
brightly lit, but the background is dark.
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Night Mode

Designed for situations in which light levels fall, this mode automatically selects lower shutter speeds
to deliver a proper exposure, down to 1/4 or 1/3 second, depending on the frame rate.
• Easy Recording (Green Mode)
A "point-and-shoot" mode automatically controls and locks shutter and aperture, focus, gain, and
white balance settings.
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Auto Mode

Similar to Easy Recording Mode, Auto Mode allows for manually changing shutter and aperture,
focus, gain, and white balance settings.
• AE Shift
When in Auto, TV, or AV Modes, engaging AE Shift enables the user to make adjustments in the base
setting for the camcorder's AE programs.
• AE Lock
This holds exposure to a particular setting, preventing unplanned exposure changes with a
moving subject.
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