Preparing The Camcorder; Attaching The Microphone Holder Unit; Attaching The Lens Hood; Using The Viewfinder - Canon XF205 Instruction Manual

Preparing the Camcorder

Preparing the Camcorder
This section outlines the basic preparations for the camcorder, such as attaching the microphone holder and
lens hood and adjusting the OLED screen, viewfinder and grip.
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Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit

Use the supplied screws to attach the microphone holder unit to the
handle.

Attaching the Lens Hood

Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and reduce the amount of
stray light that may hit the lens. Additionally, keeping the lens barrier
closed can help avoid fingerprints and dirt on the lens.
Always remove the lens hood and attach the lens cap when
carrying the camcorder or storing it after use.
1 Remove the lens cap.
• The lens cap and lens hood cannot be used at the same time.
2 Place the lens hood on the front of the lens with the lock
screw side pointing down
clockwise .
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• Be careful not to deform the lens hood.
• Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread.
3 Tighten the lock screw

Using the Viewfinder

Adjusting the Viewfinder
1 Adjust the viewfinder's angle as necessary.
2 Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric
adjustment lever until the viewfinder's image is sharp.
and turn it 90 degrees
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Dioptric
adjustment lever