Canon XF605 Instruction Manual - Page 62

Aperture Aperture You can affect the brightness of your recordings or change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. You can also perform this function remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 181). 62 Automatic aperture: The camera adjusts the aperture automatically. Push Auto Iris: Momentary automatic aperture. During manual aperture, press the PUSH AUTO IRIS button or other control to temporarily adjust the aperture automatically. Manual aperture: Adjust the aperture value manually. Automatic Aperture Set the IRIS switch to A. • The camera will automatically adjust the aperture to obtain optimal exposure. The selected aperture value (F value) will appear at the bottom of the screen with an E icon next to it. NOTES • You can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [AE Response] setting to change how quickly the aperture changes during automatic aperture mode. • When the camera is set to full auto mode, the aperture will be adjusted automatically. When infrared recording is activated, it will be maintained open at the maximum aperture. Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto Iris During manual aperture, you can press the PUSH AUTO IRIS button to have the camera temporarily take control and adjust the aperture automatically for an optimal exposure. 1 Set the IRIS switch to M. 2 Press and hold the PUSH AUTO IRIS button. • The camera will automatically adjust the aperture to obtain optimal exposure as long as you hold the button pressed down, and E will appear on the screen next to the aperture value. • When you release the button the aperture value will be set, automatic aperture mode will end and the E icon will disappear.