Canon XL1 User Manual

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• Using AE ShiftBy controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten ordarken the image slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit subjects orsubjects with predominately dark or light tones.1. Turn the POWER dial to the Auto, Tv or Av recording program.2. Turn the AE SHIFT dial to adjust the AE to your desired level.• To make the image brighter, turn the controller towards the + settings.• To make the image darker, turn the controller towards the – settings.NB:• AE shift does not function in the Easy, Manual or Spotlight Recording programs.• Adjusting the gainWhen the GAIN knob is set to (auto) the camera adjusts the gain automatically. Youcan also rotate the GAIN dial to one of the five preset levels that range from –3 to +12dB.1. Turn the POWER dial to any recording program except (Easy Recording) or(Spotlight).2. Press the GAIN knob so that it pops out. You can now turn it to adjust the gain toyour desired level.• The gain level you select appears in the viewfinder.• Push the knob back in when you have finished making adjustments.-3dB: Low noise recording for indoor, low light or low contrast scenes.0dB: Low noise, life-like colour reproduction of illuminated scenes at night.+6dB/+12dB: Brighten indoor or low-light scenes (when the iris is fully open).Gain-up to enable you to increase the depth of field from using a smaller iris aperture.NB:• You cannot use the GAIN in the Easy Recording or Spotlight recording programs.• Adjusting the white balanceThe XL1 has two modes other than fully auto (A) and manual:- Indoor mode (3200°K light)- Outdoor mode (5600°K sunlight)6Setting the white balance