Canon XA11 XA11 XA15 Instruction Manual - Page 20

Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap, Using the Viewfinder, mount index mark on the camera

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Preparing the Camcorder Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap While recording, the supplied lens hood with lens barrier is effective for reducing stray light that can be the cause of lens flare and ghost images. Additionally, closing the lens barrier can help prevent fingerprints and dirt accumulation on the lens. 20 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Align the mark on the lens hood with the lens hood mount index mark on the camera (ቢ), and then turn the lens hood clockwise until it stops with a click (ባ). • Be careful not to deform the lens hood. • Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread. • To remove the lens hood, turn it counterclockwise. NOTES • Use the supplied lens cap when carrying the camcorder or storing it after use. • Note that the lens cap and the lens hood with lens barrier cannot be used simultaneously. Using the Viewfinder If it is difficult to use the LCD screen, you can use the viewfinder, which can be tilted 45 degrees upward. 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Pull out the viewfinder. 3 Use the power switch to turn on the camcorder. 4 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment lever. Dioptric adjustment lever

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Preparing the Camcorder
20
Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap
While recording, the supplied lens hood with lens barrier is
effective for reducing stray light that can be the cause of lens
flare and ghost images. Additionally, closing the lens barrier
can help prevent fingerprints and dirt accumulation on the
lens.
1
Remove the lens cap.
2
Align the mark on the lens hood with the lens hood
mount index mark on the camera (
²
), and then turn
the lens hood clockwise until it stops with a click
(
³
)
.
•
Be careful not to deform the lens hood.
•
Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread.
•
To remove the lens hood, turn it counterclockwise.
NOTES
•
Use the supplied lens cap when carrying the camcorder or storing it after use.
•
Note that the lens cap and the lens hood with lens barrier cannot be used simultaneously.
Using the Viewfinder
If it is difficult to use the LCD screen, you can use the viewfinder, which can be tilted 45 degrees
upward.
1
Close the LCD panel.
2
Pull out the viewfinder.
3
Use the power switch to turn on the camcorder.
4
Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment
lever.
Dioptric
adjustment
lever