Canon XL2 XL2 Instruction Manual - Page 59

Recording in the Aperture-Priority Av Mode

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Recording in the Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode E POWER dial Available aperture values (with 20× L IS lens) F1.6, F2.0, F2.8, F4.0, F5.6, F8.0, F11, CLOSE IRIS dial 1. Set the POWER dial to Av. 2. Select the aperture with the IRIS dial. ❍ Other settings such as shutter speed are set automatically. ❍ The aperture changes when you lock and change the exposure. ❍ When the gain is set to automatic, the aperture number flashes on the screen when the selected aperture is not appropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the aperture. ❍ When the built-in ND filter of a lens is activated, the picture may become dark when you set a high F number. In such case, turn the ND Filter off first and readjust the aperture. Recording 59

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E
Recording
Recording in the Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode
Available aperture values (with 20
×
L IS lens)
F1.6, F2.0, F2.8, F4.0, F5.6, F8.0, F11, CLOSE
1. Set the POWER dial to
Av
.
2. Select the aperture with the IRIS dial.
Other settings such as shutter speed are set automatically.
The aperture changes when you lock and change the exposure.
When the gain is set to automatic, the aperture number flashes on the screen when the selected
aperture is not appropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the aperture.
When the built-in ND filter of a lens is activated, the picture may become dark when you set a
high F number. In such case, turn the ND Filter off first and readjust the aperture.
POWER dial
IRIS dial