Canon XL-H1 XLH1 Brochure PDF - Page 10

PROGRAM AUTO EXPOSURE These modes are designed for everyday shooting situations and for special circumstances. They include: • TV Mode "TV" stands for Time Value; in this mode the XL H1 automatically sets the lens aperture for a proper exposure based on the shutter speed that has been selected. • AV Mode "AV" stands for Aperture Value; in this mode the XL H1 automatically sets the shutter speed necessary for proper exposure when the aperture has been selected. • Manual Mode This mode provides control of both the shutter speed and aperture, giving the user a viewfinder display of both selections, as well as a bar and pointer display of how the chosen combination handles the light levels as metered by the XL H1. • Spotlight Mode This mode delivers the proper exposure in situations where the subject in the center of the frame is brightly lit, but the background is dark. • Night Mode Designed for situations in which light levels fall, this mode automatically selects lower shutter speeds to deliver a proper exposure, down to 1/4 or 1/3 second, depending on the frame rate. • Easy Recording (Green Mode) A "point-and-shoot" mode automatically controls and locks shutter and aperture, focus, gain, and white balance settings. • Auto Mode Similar to Easy Recording Mode, Auto Mode allows for manually changing shutter and aperture, focus, gain, and white balance settings. • AE Shift When in Auto, TV, or AV Modes, engaging AE Shift enables the user to make adjustments in the base setting for the camcorder's AE programs. • AE Lock This holds exposure to a particular setting, preventing unplanned exposure changes with a moving subject. 10