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Use this program
to let you select the shutter
speed.
The camera sets the appropriate
aperture
(F number)
automatically
to give the correct
exposure.
When you turn the POWER
dial to Tv, the current
shutter speed is shown in the viewfinder.
Select
your desired shutter speed by pressing
the
SHUTTER
& and V buttons.
TV
You can choose 9 shutter speeds between
1/60 and 1/15,000 of a second.
• If you try to set a shutter speed that is either too high or too low for the shooting
conditions,
the indicator
flashes in the viewfinder.
In this case, increase
or decrease
the setting until the flashing
stops, or slide the
ND FILTER switch ON/OFF
as appropriate
before changing
the setting.
Notes:
• You can also set the XL1 for slow shutter shooting using the slow shutter digital effects (p. 35).
• When recording
in extreme low-light
conditions,
we recommend
the use of a Canon Speedlite
or Video
Light (available
as optional accessories,
see page 73).
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Use this program
to let you select the aperture
(iris
diameter)
to give you maximum
control
over the
depth of field.
A large F number
(a small aperture)
gives a greater
depth of field.
AV
• Under very bright conditions
when you have set the F number
to f716, blurring
of the image may occur.
Check the image in the viewfinder
while setting the aperture.
• When a lens that has a built-in ND filter is attached,
if you switch the filter on, the intensity
of the light is
reduced
and the image in the viewfinder
may go dark. In such a case, switch the filter offand
change the
aperture
setting.
When shooting in the [Z3 (Easy Recording)
or [5_ (Auto) programs
on bright sunny days outdoors,
the
camera may display "ND ON"/"ND
OFF" repeatedly.
In this case, it may be effective
to switch to the Av
recording
program
and adjust the setting of the F number
to between
f/5.6 and f/11 (the shutter speed may
become higher than usual).
The camera sets the appropriate
shutter speed automatically
to give the correct exposure.
When you turn the
POWER
dial to Av the current F number
is shown in the viewfinder.
Select your desired F number
by
turning the IRIS wheel.
You can choose 8 F numbers between
f/1.6 and f/16, and CLOSE
to shut the iris completely.
If you try to
set an F number
that is too high or too low for the shooting conditions,
the indicator
flashes in the
viewfinder.
In this case, increase or decrease
the setting until the flashing stops.
Note:
• The camera memorizes
the latest Tv or Av value until a new value is set.
Turning off the camcorder
or changing
the recording
program
does not erase the stored value.
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