Canon XA11 XA11 XA15 Instruction Manual - Page 25

Setting the Camera Mode, Using the Touch Screen, Auto mode, Manual mode, Cinema mode

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder Setting the Camera Mode When making recordings, you can change the camera mode to match your shooting style. 25 (Auto) mode Set the mode switch to N. With this mode, the camcorder takes care of all the settings while you concentrate on recording (A 35). This operating mode is suitable if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual) mode Set the mode switch to n. With this mode, you can enjoy full access to menus, settings and advanced functions (A 37). (Cinema) mode Set the mode switch to E. With this mode, you can give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinema-look filters to create unique movies (A 45). Using the Touch Screen The onscreen buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the operating mode and the task you are performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have all the controls at your fingertips. Touch Press on an element displayed on the touch screen. Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select a setting from the menus, etc.

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder
25
Setting the Camera Mode
When making recordings, you can change the camera mode
to match your shooting style.
(Auto) mode
Set the mode switch to
N
. With this mode, the camcorder takes care of all
the settings while you concentrate on recording (
A
35). This operating mode is
suitable if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings.
(Manual) mode
Set the mode switch to
n
. With this mode, you can enjoy full access to menus,
settings and advanced functions (
A
37).
(Cinema) mode
Set the mode switch to
E
. With this mode, you can give your recordings
a cinematic look and use cinema-look filters to create unique movies (
A
45).
Using the Touch Screen
The onscreen buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically
depending on the operating mode and the task you are performing. With the intuitive touch screen
interface you have all the controls at your fingertips.
Touch
Press on an element displayed on the touch screen.
Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select
a setting from the menus, etc.