Canon XL1 S Camcorder User Manual


 
Recording
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The zebra pattern is a series of diagonal stripes that appear in the viewfinder to highlight areas of
overexposure. Use as a guide to setting the aperture (iris) and shutter speed.
You can also select the pattern appearance level from 80, 85, 90, 95, and 100%.
Selecting the zebra pattern level
1. Open the camera menu and select CAM. SET UP.
2. Select ZEBRA LEVEL, then select the level.
3. Close the menu.
Activating the zebra pattern
1. Open the camera menu and select CAM. SET UP.
2. Select ZEBRA , then select the ON setting.
3. Close the menu.
Using the Zebra Pattern
POWER
VCR
OFF
Tv
Av
M
A
MENU
IRIS/
SELECT
ZEBRA••••••• ONCAM. SET UP
(see p. 26)
ZEBRA LEVEL• 90
CAM. SET UP
(see p. 26)
Note:
The camera does not record the zebra pattern, it is only shown in the viewfinder.