Canon 2080B001 XL H1S / XL H1A Instruction Manual - Page 49

Using the ND Filter (lenses with built-in ND filter) When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder will set a small aperture value and the picture may appear blurred. When using a lens with a built-in ND filter, turn the ND filter on/off according to the screen display. With the HD 20x L IS III lens: Press the ND filter unlock button and turn the ND filter operating ring. ND filter unlock button ND filter operating ring When using a recording program other than M Manual and if the GAIN dial is set to A, the following displays appear: Screen display No display "ND" "ND " flashes ND " " flashes ND " " flashes "ND" flashes in red What it means ND filter is not activated ND filter is activated1 ND filter required Lenses with single-density ND filters (ON/OFF): External ND filter required. Lenses with selectable ND filter density: Higher density setting or external ND filter required. Built-in ND filter not required Incorrect setting of the built-in ND filter What you should do - - Turn on the ND filter Set the ND filter to a higher density setting or attach an external ND filter to the lens2 Turn off the ND filter Set the ND filter to an appropriate density 1 Displayed only when using lenses with built-in ND filter. 2 If you have no external ND filter available, use the Tv mode and set a faster shutter speed, or use the Av mode and set a small aperture value. Depending on the scene, the color may change when turning the ND filter on/off. Setting a custom white balance may be effective in such case ( 72). Recording 49