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Using the exposure modes on the XL2 camcorder

Article ID: ART155775 | Date published: 06/09/2015 | Date last updated: 08/17/2015
 

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Using the exposure modes on the XL2 camcorder

Solution

Using the Programmed AE Modes

Availability of functions in each recording program.

Programmed auto exposure modes provide automated advanced recording techniques ensuring professional results in various shooting conditions.

Selecting the Programmed AE Modes

Press the button and turn the <POWER> dial.
The symbol of the selected mode appears in the viewfinder.

Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly.

Auto

Like the Easy Recording mode, the camcorder automatically controls camera adjustments allowing you to simply point and shoot. However, in the Auto mode, you have the option of adjusting the settings manually.

Tv Shutter-Priority

Use this mode to select the shutter speed. The camcorder automatically sets a matching aperture setting.

Av Aperture-Priority

Use this mode to select between 7 aperture settings - from f/1.6 to f/11 (or to full iris close) - and the camcorder automatically sets a matching shutter speed. This mode allows for the best control of depth of field.

M Manual

This mode offers the creative freedom of a complete range of manual controls. In the Manual mode, options exist to set the exposure at any combination of shutter speed and aperture levels.

Spotlight

The Spotlight mode automatically adjusts the exposure to effectively record images and/or subjects lit by a spotlight or other concentrated light source.

Low Light

This mode allows you to continue recording even when light levels begin to fall. The Low Light mode selects lower shutter speeds (60i: 1/8-1/59, 30p: 1/8-1/29) to deliver proper exposure.

Slow shutter speeds are not available in 24p mode. The shutter speeds will be the same as in the Easy Recording mode.

  • Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
  • Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
  • White points may appear on the screen.
  • Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

Easy Recording

The camcorder automatically controls focus, shutter speed, aperture, gain, white balance, and AE Shift allowing you to simply point and shoot. This mode locks all of these features and options, making them fixed and unadjustable.

Availability of functions in each recording program.

Recording program

Tv

Av

M

EXP. LOCK button

X

O

O

O

X

X

X
IRIS dial

X

X*1

X*1

O

O

X

X
SHUTTER button

X

X*1

O

X*1

O

X

X
AE SHIFT dial

X (O)

O

O

O

X

X

X
GAIN dial

X (auto)

O

O

O

O

X (0db)

X (auto)
WHITE BALANCE dial

X (auto)

O

O

O

O

O

O
Custom preset adjustments

X

O

O

O

O

O

O
CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button

X

O

O

O

O

O

O
CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button

X

O

O

O

O

O

O
Skin detail

X

O

O

O

O

O

O
Frequency selection of Clear Scan

X

X

O*3

X

O*3

X

X
Clear Scan

X

X

O*2

X

O

X

X

O: Available

X: Not available

*1 : Available when the exposure is locked.

*2 : Not available when the exposure is locked.

*3 : Available during clear scan

20x L IS, 16x IS II and 3x zoom lens

Recording program

Modes other than

Manual focus ring

O

O
Zoom ring

O

O
Image Stabilizer*

X (on)

O
ND filter

O

O
Focus mode

X (autofocus)

O
AF switch/PUSH AF button

X

O

*Not available with the 3x zoom lens

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