Canon XH A1 - Manual (Page 48)

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Using the Programmed AE Modes
Programmed auto exposure modes provide advanced automated recording techniques ensuring
professional results in various shooting conditions.
Selecting the Programmed AE Modes
Press the lock button and turn the
dial.
The symbol of the selected mode appears.
 Do not change the mode while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly.
 The Easy Recording, Spotlight and Night modes are all-automatic modes. In the
Auto, Tv Shutter-Priority, Av Aperture-Priority and M Manual modes you can manually change
some settings to match the recording conditions.
Easy Recording
The camcorder automatically controls the focus, shutter speed, aperture, gain,
white balance, and AE Shift allowing you to simply point and film. This mode locks
all of these features and options, making them fixed and unadjustable.
Auto
Like the Easy Recording mode, the camcorder automatically controls camera
adjustments allowing you to simply point and film. However, in the Auto mode you
have the option of adjusting the settings manually.
Shutter-Priority ( 51)
Use this mode to select the shutter speed. The camcorder automatically sets a
matching aperture setting.
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