Canon XL2 XL2 Instruction Manual - Page 55

Using the Programmed AE Modes - professional

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Using the Programmed AE Modes Programmed auto exposure modes provide automated advanced recording techniques ensuring professional results in various shooting conditions. E Selecting the Programmed AE Modes Press the button and turn the POWER dial. The symbol of the selected mode appears. POWER dial Recording Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly. Auto Like the Easy Recording mode, the camcorder automatically controls camera adjustments allowing you to simply point and shoot. However, in the Auto mode, you have the option of adjusting the settings manually. Shutter-Priority ( 58) Use this mode to select the shutter speed. The camcorder automatically sets a matching aperture setting. Tv 2000 Aperture-Priority ( 59) Use this mode to select between 7 aperture settings - from f/1.6 to f/11 (or to full iris close) - and the camcorder automatically sets a matching shutter speed. This mode allows for the best control of depth of field. Av F2. 0 55

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E
Recording
Programmed auto exposure modes provide automated advanced recording techniques ensuring
professional results in various shooting conditions.
Selecting the Programmed AE Modes
Press the button and turn the POWER dial.
The symbol of the selected mode appears.
Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly.
Auto
Like the Easy Recording mode, the camcorder automatically controls camera
adjustments allowing you to simply point and shoot. However, in the Auto
mode, you have the option of adjusting the settings manually.
Shutter-Priority (
58)
Use this mode to select the shutter speed. The camcorder automatically sets a
matching aperture setting.
Aperture-Priority (
59)
Use this mode to select between 7 aperture settings - from f/1.6 to f/11 (or to
full iris close) - and the camcorder automatically sets a matching shutter speed.
This mode allows for the best control of depth of field.
Using the Programmed AE Modes
Tv 2000
Tv
2000
Av F2. 0
Av
F2. 0
POWER dial