Canon XL-H1 XL H1 Instruction Manual - Page 75

Adjusting the Exposure EXP. LOCK button POWER dial E GAIN dial Recording Exposure Lock IRIS dial SHUTTER button SHUTTER button 1. Set the POWER dial to , Tv or Av. 2. Press the EXP. LOCK button. • The exposure indicator appears. Use the exposure indicator as an estimate. • The mark above the indicator denotes the automatic exposure setting. The mark of the indicator denotes the current exposure setting within ±2 stops (beyond 2 stops, the marker will blink). Changing the Aperture after Exposure Lock You can select from 21 aperture settings (with the HD 20x L IS lens). The setting can be adjusted in 1/4 stop steps. However, only the following numbers are displayed on the screen: F1.6, F2.0, F2.8, F4.0, F5.6, F8.0, F9.5, CLOSE. Select the aperture with the IRIS dial. Changing the Shutter Speed after Exposure Lock You can select from 13 shutter speeds (with the HD 20x L IS lens). Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER or button. Changing the Gain after Exposure Lock You can select from 6 gain levels. 1. Press the GAIN dial so that it pops out. 2. Turn the GAIN dial to adjust the level. The selected level appears. 75