Canon XF100 User Manual

Adjusting the Aperture
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• When you set the aperture value manually, it is not retained if you activate automatic aperture control
(excluding full auto mode). The aperture value set automatically by the camcorder will be retained when you
switch back to manual aperture control.
• If the built-in ND filter is activated, the picture may become dark when you set a high aperture value. In such
case, set the ND filter to [Off] and readjust the aperture.
• You can use the [J Other Functions] [Custom Function] [I. Ring Direction] setting (0 104) to change
the direction of the adjustment when you turn the manual ring.
• You can set the [J Other Functions] [Custom Function] [ZR-2000 AE SHIFT] setting (0 104) to [Iris] to
change the aperture value using the AE SHIFT dial on the optional ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller.
Adjusting the AE Level
Use the AE shift control to adjust AE level in order to darken or lighten the
image. You can select from 15 AE levels.
1 Open the [AE Shift] submenu.
[l Camera Setup] [AE Shift]
2 Select an AE level and then press SET.
Available AE Levels
NOTES
• You cannot adjust the AE level if the camcorder is set to full auto mode (0 41).
• You can set the [J Other Functions] [Custom Function] [ZR-2000 AE SHIFT] setting (0 104) to
[AE Shift] to adjust the AE level using the AE SHIFT dial on the optional ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller.
Setting the Light Metering Mode
Select the light metering mode to match the recording conditions. This will
ensure that your subject will have a more suitable exposure level.
1 Open the [Light Metering] submenu.
[l Camera Setup] [Light Metering]
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
• The icon of the selected mode appears on the left side of the screen.
Options
NOTES
• When you set the camcorder to full auto mode (0 41), [Light Metering] will be set to [Standard].
• If you set an assignable button to [Backlight] or [Spotlight] (0 94), you can press the button to change the
light metering mode.
+2.0 +1.5 +1.25 +1.0 +0.75 +0.5 +0.25 ±0
-0.25 -0.5 -0.75 -1.0 -1.25 -1.5 -2.0
[Backlight] K: Suitable when recording backlit scenes.
[Standard]: Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.
[Spotlight]
J: Use this option when recording a scene in which only a certain part of the picture is lit.
[l Camera Setup]
[AE Shift]
[±0]
[l Camera Setup]
[Light Metering]
[Standard]
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Canon XF100 Specifications

General

Sensor type	CMOS
Total megapixels	2.37 MP
Optical sensor size	1/3 \
Effective megapixels (movie)	2.07 MP
Filter size	58 mm
Digital zoom	6 x
Optical zoom	10 x
Image stabilizer	Yes
Focal length range	4.25 - 42.5 mm
Interchangeable lens	-
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	30.4 - 304 mm
Memory slots	2
Camcorder media type	Memory card
Disc types supported	No
Compatible memory cards	CF, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum memory card size	32 GB
Internal storage capacity	- GB
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Scene modes	Backlight, Spotlight
Light exposure modes	Auto
Camera shutter speed	1/3 - 1/2000 s
Display diagonal	3.5 \
Viewfinder resolution	260000 pixels
Viewfinder screen size	0.24 \
Photo effects	Black&White
Camcorder type	Handheld camcorder
Image processor	DIGIC DV III
Minimum illumination	0.7 lx
Product color	Black
Video resolutions	1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum frame rate	50 fps
Video formats supported	MPEG2, MXF
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	1
Battery capacity	- mAh
Battery life (max)	- h
Operating temperature (T-T)	-5 - 45 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	268 mm
Width	139 mm
Height	191 mm
Weight	1120 g