Canon XL H1 User Manual

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Recording
Adjusting the Exposure
Exposure Lock
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.
POWER dial
IRIS dial
EXP. LOCK button
GAIN dial
SHUTTER button
SHUTTER button

Canon XL H1 Specifications

General

Filter size	72 mm
Optical zoom	20 x
Image stabilizer	Yes
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	38.9 - 778 mm
Sensor type	-
Total megapixels	1.67 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)	- MP
Focus	Auto/Manual
I/O ports	- IEEE1394 - EVF - SD in/out - S-Video - Headphone
Power consumption (typical)	7.8 W
Display diagonal	2.4 \
Maximum frame rate	25 fps
Camcorder tape type	Mini-DV
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	2
Product color	Black
Battery life (max)	5 h
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	496 mm
Width	226 mm
Height	220 mm
Weight	3750 g