Canon 3CCD - Manual (Page 6)

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Professional Performance
In Each and Every Feature
Programmed AE
Puts advanced recording techniques at
your fingertips to ensure great results in
various shooting conditions. There are six
programs in all, giving you the balanced
control that you have come to expect from
Canon.
Full Auto
Also called the “Green Zone” and
identified by the green rectangle on the
Command Dial, this is the ideal selection
for general shooting.
Auto mode
Similar to Full Auto, Auto handles all
camera settings automatically, but also
allows the user to select manual functions
Professional Performance
In Each and Every Feature
3 Shooting Modes
The XL1 s has three shooting modes to
accommodate any of your recording
needs.
Normal Movie Mode
By merging Canon’s superior lens quality
with 3 CCDs, the XL1
s delivers stunning
resolution and color reproduction - some
of the best images outside of a TV studio.
This mode records video in the standard
interlaced fashion similar to conventional
camcorders. Normal Movie Mode is ideal
for recording video which appears smooth
and natural during playback on a TV or
video editing computer.
Digital Photo Mode with self timer
Take almost 700 brilliantly clear still
pictures on a single tape (in SP mode).
The photo mode further distinguishes the
XL1
s by capturing extremely high
resolution still images. The camera
records the still pictures for approximately
6 seconds, as well as recording the sound
for your verbal notes or narration. You can
search through the recorded tape for your
photos using the supplied remote control.
Frame Movie Mode
This mode captures video in a unique
non-interlaced method allowing the XL1
s
to record 30 frames of video per second.
Similar to a motor drive on a 35mm
camera, Frame Movie Mode performs like
a Digital Motor Drive. You’ll capture every
gesture and expression of your subject
with spectacular clarity. It’s perfect for
users who choose to grab high quality still
images from video for making prints,
video for website content, or even
sending emotionally charged images over
the internet. The non-interlaced method
popularized by Canon’s XL1
s has even
been acknowledged by users for its
cinematic-like
appearance.
16:9 Aspect Ratio
The XL1 s is equipped with two 16:9
aspect ratio methods.
16:9 Guides
The 16:9 guides are thin white lines, which
appear in the viewfinder only. They let you
view a 16:9 wide screen composition while
in the standard 4:3 aspect ratio, which is
especially helpful if you're planning to
transfer your DV footage to film.
16:9 Recording Mode
The XL1 s includes a 16:9 recording mode,
which applies an electronic anamorphic
stretch allowing you to fill the frame of a
16:9 wide screen TV.