Canon XF100 XF100 / XF105 Instruction Manual - Page 88

Special Recording Modes Special Recording Modes The camcorder features 4 special recording modes. 88 Interval recording ([Interval Rec]): The camcorder will automatically record a pre-defined number of frames at a pre-defined interval. This mode is suitable for recording subjects with little movement, such as natural surroundings or plants. Frame recording ([Frame Rec]): The camcorder will record a pre-defined number of frames every time you press the START/STOP button. This mode is suitable for recording stop motion animation. Slow & fast motion recording ([Slow & Fast Motion]): This mode allows you to change the shooting frame rate to achieve a slow motion or fast motion effect during playback. Pre-recording ([Pre Rec]): The camcorder will start recording approximately 3 seconds before you press the START/STOP button. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording. Operating modes: Interval Recording Mode Set the interval and number of frames in advance. Sound is not recorded in this mode. Configuring Interval Recording Mode 1 Open the [Interval] submenu. [J Other Functions] [Interval Rec] [Interval] 2 Select the desired interval and then press SET. • See the following table for the available intervals. 3 Select [Rec Frames], select the desired number of frames and then press SET. • Available options are 1, 3, 6 and 9 (2, 6 and 12 if [J Other Functions] [Frame Rate] is set to [24P] or [60P]). Available Intervals* 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 4 sec 5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec 9 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 30 sec 40 sec 50 sec 1 min 2 min 3 min 4 min 5 min 6 min 7 min 8 min 9 min 10 min * In the camcorder's menu, seconds are indicated by [sec] and minutes are indicated by [min]. [J Other Functions] [Interval Rec] [Interval] [1 sec] [J Other Functions] [Interval Rec] [Rec Frames] [1] Activating Interval Recording Mode and Recording 1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu. [J Other Functions] [J Other Functions] [Special Rec] [Special Rec] 2 Select [Interval Rec] and then press SET. • [INT STBY] appears at the top of the screen (with [INT] flashing). [Off] 3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. • The camcorder automatically records the set number of frames at the set interval. • The tally lamps illuminate. • [INT STBY] changes to [N INT REC] while recording frames and [N INT STBY] while between intervals.