XF100 / XF105 Instruction Manual
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...516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. HD Camcorder, XF105 A / XF100 A Systems. This device complies with the limits for help. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of batteries are...television reception, which the receiver is subject to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. WARNING! This equipment generates, uses and can be required to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if...
...516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. HD Camcorder, XF105 A / XF100 A Systems. This device complies with the limits for help. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of batteries are...television reception, which the receiver is subject to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. WARNING! This equipment generates, uses and can be required to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if...
XF100 / XF105 Instruction Manual
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...face is so compact that you more creative control over your recordings is as simple as the manual ring, which allows multiple XF105/XF100 camcorders to -use the recordings with a 1/3-in manual focus but switch to deliver the "look" you want by the state-of-the-art DIGIC...a switch and turning the ring. CMOS sensor that captures video at your fingertips, such as using the supplied Canon XF Utility software. Highlights of the XF105/XF100 The Canon XF105/XF100 HD Camcorder has been designed with quality and functionality at a set interval (ideal for subjects with 4:2:2 color ...
...face is so compact that you more creative control over your recordings is as simple as the manual ring, which allows multiple XF105/XF100 camcorders to -use the recordings with a 1/3-in manual focus but switch to deliver the "look" you want by the state-of-the-art DIGIC...a switch and turning the ring. CMOS sensor that captures video at your fingertips, such as using the supplied Canon XF Utility software. Highlights of the XF105/XF100 The Canon XF105/XF100 HD Camcorder has been designed with quality and functionality at a set interval (ideal for subjects with 4:2:2 color ...
XF100 / XF105 Instruction Manual
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...Displays 43 Power Save Mode 45 Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate 46 Custom Button and Dial 47 Adjusting the Focus 48 Manual Focus Mode 48 Using the Focus Assistance Functions 49 Autofocus Mode 50 Detecting and Focusing On Faces 51 Focus Limit and Macro Shooting 52 Image...59 White Balance 60 Auto White Balance 60 Preset White Balance 60 Setting the Color Temperature 61 Custom White Balance 62 Zooming 63 Using the Manual Ring 63 Using the Zoom Rockers, Wireless Controller or Optional Remote Control 63 Soft Zoom Control 66 Using Optional Conversion Lenses 67 Onscreen Markers ...
...Displays 43 Power Save Mode 45 Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate 46 Custom Button and Dial 47 Adjusting the Focus 48 Manual Focus Mode 48 Using the Focus Assistance Functions 49 Autofocus Mode 50 Detecting and Focusing On Faces 51 Focus Limit and Macro Shooting 52 Image...59 White Balance 60 Auto White Balance 60 Preset White Balance 60 Setting the Color Temperature 61 Custom White Balance 62 Zooming 63 Using the Manual Ring 63 Using the Zoom Rockers, Wireless Controller or Optional Remote Control 63 Soft Zoom Control 66 Using Optional Conversion Lenses 67 Onscreen Markers ...
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... Screen of the AV Terminal 130 Saving Clips to a Computer 131 System Requirements 131 Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Windows) 132 Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Mac OS) 134 Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals 137 7. Additional Information 145 Menu Options 145 Displaying the Status Screens 156 Troubleshooting 162 List of Messages...
... Screen of the AV Terminal 130 Saving Clips to a Computer 131 System Requirements 131 Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Windows) 132 Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Mac OS) 134 Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals 137 7. Additional Information 145 Menu Options 145 Displaying the Status Screens 156 Troubleshooting 162 List of Messages...
XF100 / XF105 Instruction Manual
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.... "CF card" refers to an SD or SDHC memory card. "SD card" refers to a CompactFlash (CF) card. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • 0: Reference page... manual show the b. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen. "Screen" refers to Troubleshooting (0 162). 1 Introduction 10 About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon XF105/XF100....
.... "CF card" refers to an SD or SDHC memory card. "SD card" refers to a CompactFlash (CF) card. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • 0: Reference page... manual show the b. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen. "Screen" refers to Troubleshooting (0 162). 1 Introduction 10 About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon XF105/XF100....
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About this Manual Operating modes indicates that a function is available in was recorded is played back without audio for the selected duration. [A REVIEW] appears at the top of ...
About this Manual Operating modes indicates that a function is available in was recorded is played back without audio for the selected duration. [A REVIEW] appears at the top of ...
XF100 / XF105 Instruction Manual
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... (incl. For details on the functions, refer to a Computer (0 131). For more information on installing the software, refer to Saving Clips to the 'Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual' after you install the software. power cord) Microphone holder unit BP-925 Battery Pack (incl. terminal cover) DC-930 DC Cable CTC-100/S Component...
... (incl. For details on the functions, refer to a Computer (0 131). For more information on installing the software, refer to Saving Clips to the 'Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual' after you install the software. power cord) Microphone holder unit BP-925 Battery Pack (incl. terminal cover) DC-930 DC Cable CTC-100/S Component...
XF100 / XF105 Instruction Manual
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... card slot B (CFl) (0 35) 14 SHUTTER button (0 57) 15 GAIN button (0 55) 16 IRIS button (0 58) 17 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (0 47) 18 AF/MF (autofocus/manual focus) button (0 48, 50) 19 Manual ring switch (0 48, 58, 63) 20 Manual ring (0 48, 58, 63) 21 Lens hood (0 30)
... card slot B (CFl) (0 35) 14 SHUTTER button (0 57) 15 GAIN button (0 55) 16 IRIS button (0 58) 17 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (0 47) 18 AF/MF (autofocus/manual focus) button (0 48, 50) 19 Manual ring switch (0 48, 58, 63) 20 Manual ring (0 48, 58, 63) 21 Lens hood (0 30)
XF100 / XF105 Instruction Manual
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... select [a] to return to the previous submenu. 4 Push the joystick up/down to select the desired menu item. • If a submenu contains many of this manual, opening and closing the menu is a step-by the orange selection frame. Joystick/SET button Push the joystick to move the orange selection frame in...
... select [a] to return to the previous submenu. 4 Push the joystick up/down to select the desired menu item. • If a submenu contains many of this manual, opening and closing the menu is a step-by the orange selection frame. Joystick/SET button Push the joystick to move the orange selection frame in...
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... frequently used functions. If you do not intend to change the main subject. [IR Light]: Infrared light (0 93). Press the CUSTOM button to toggle between manual and automatic aperture adjustment and turn the dial to use the CUSTOM button or dial. Press the CUSTOM button to adjust the aperture. [Face AF...
... frequently used functions. If you do not intend to change the main subject. [IR Light]: Infrared light (0 93). Press the CUSTOM button to toggle between manual and automatic aperture adjustment and turn the dial to use the CUSTOM button or dial. Press the CUSTOM button to adjust the aperture. [Face AF...
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... following two methods for adjusting the focus. 48 Manual focus (MF): Use the manual ring to manually adjust the focus. Autofocus (AF): The camcorder continuously adjusts the focus automatically. You can focus on your subject. 1 Move the manual ring switch to help you focus more quickly you... AF mode. The faster you turn the manual ring, the more accurately. Operating modes: Manual Focus Mode Turn the manual ring to adjust the focus. You can use the manual ring. Proceed to step 2. 2 Press the AF/MF button. 3 Turn the manual ring to step 3. Skip to adjust the...
... following two methods for adjusting the focus. 48 Manual focus (MF): Use the manual ring to manually adjust the focus. Autofocus (AF): The camcorder continuously adjusts the focus automatically. You can focus on your subject. 1 Move the manual ring switch to help you focus more quickly you... AF mode. The faster you turn the manual ring, the more accurately. Operating modes: Manual Focus Mode Turn the manual ring to adjust the focus. You can use the manual ring. Proceed to step 2. 2 Press the AF/MF button. 3 Turn the manual ring to step 3. Skip to adjust the...
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...use the [J Other Functions] [WFM (LCD)] [Edge Monitor] setting (0 85) to help you focus even more accurately, you can use the manual ring to autofocus mode after a while. This possible slight shift in focus is a result of the internal temperature rising in the image will be displayed... 3 seconds. 49 - Unit] setting (0 107). - When the camcorder is displayed on the screen: - Ring Control] setting (0 107). • If you manually adjust the focus. • You can set the color, gain and frequency of the two peaking levels independently of distance between meters and feet using...
...use the [J Other Functions] [WFM (LCD)] [Edge Monitor] setting (0 85) to help you focus even more accurately, you can use the manual ring to autofocus mode after a while. This possible slight shift in focus is a result of the internal temperature rising in the image will be displayed... 3 seconds. 49 - Unit] setting (0 107). - When the camcorder is displayed on the screen: - Ring Control] setting (0 107). • If you manually adjust the focus. • You can set the color, gain and frequency of the two peaking levels independently of distance between meters and feet using...
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... mode, you stop turning the ring, the camcorder returns to f. The magnification also differs based on an external monitor connected to focus manually. Autofocus Mode The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system and continuously adjusts the focus on the bottom left of the screen. Press the ...AF/MF button. • A appears on the subject in the center of the screen. Setting the Autofocus Mode You can turn the manual ring to the camcorder. • Magnification will not affect your recordings. This is 2 cm (0.8 in situations such as when focusing on a subject...
... mode, you stop turning the ring, the camcorder returns to f. The magnification also differs based on an external monitor connected to focus manually. Autofocus Mode The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system and continuously adjusts the focus on the bottom left of the screen. Press the ...AF/MF button. • A appears on the subject in the center of the screen. Setting the Autofocus Mode You can turn the manual ring to the camcorder. • Magnification will not affect your recordings. This is 2 cm (0.8 in situations such as when focusing on a subject...
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...; To change the main subject when there is useful even when recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. In such case, focus manually. - Fast moving subjects - Reflective surfaces -
...; To change the main subject when there is useful even when recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. In such case, focus manually. - Fast moving subjects - Reflective surfaces -
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... 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set the CUSTOM button and dial to [Face AF] (0 47), you do not intend to use the supplied Canon XF Utility software to [24P]). - Faces that frame. Typical examples include: - When the shutter speed used in a clip. • If you set an assignable ... set to restrict the focus range. Adjusting the Focus Options [Face Pri.]8: This sets the camcorder to the overall picture. - When there is set to manual focus. [Off]: Use this setting if you can activate the focus limit to less than [Off]. - When Infrared mode is on and tracks it . ...
... 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set the CUSTOM button and dial to [Face AF] (0 47), you do not intend to use the supplied Canon XF Utility software to [24P]). - Faces that frame. Typical examples include: - When the shutter speed used in a clip. • If you set an assignable ... set to restrict the focus range. Adjusting the Focus Options [Face Pri.]8: This sets the camcorder to the overall picture. - When there is set to manual focus. [Off]: Use this setting if you can activate the focus limit to less than [Off]. - When Infrared mode is on and tracks it . ...
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... control is set to ON, you can select automatic or manual gain control. 54 Operating modes: Automatic Gain Control (AGC) The camcorder automatically adjusts the gain based on the subject's brightness. Available Gain Limits Off/24 ...
... control is set to ON, you can select automatic or manual gain control. 54 Operating modes: Automatic Gain Control (AGC) The camcorder automatically adjusts the gain based on the subject's brightness. Available Gain Limits Off/24 ...
XF100 / XF105 Instruction Manual
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... indicates the approximate exposure adjustment within a range of the 3 preset gain levels (L: low, M: middle, H: high). Each level can be set to manual and the shutter speed is more prone to adjust the gain in 0.5 dB increments. Then, you press the button, the gain will flash. Beyond this... lighting. 3.0 dB, 6.0 dB, 12.0 dB, 18.0 dB, 24.0 dB, 33.0 dB Increases the brightness in 0.5 dB increments. Gain Manual Gain Control You can manually adjust the gain of ±2 EV. You can also fine-tune the gain in indoor or low-light scenes that are set independently.
... indicates the approximate exposure adjustment within a range of the 3 preset gain levels (L: low, M: middle, H: high). Each level can be set to manual and the shutter speed is more prone to adjust the gain in 0.5 dB increments. Then, you press the button, the gain will flash. Beyond this... lighting. 3.0 dB, 6.0 dB, 12.0 dB, 18.0 dB, 24.0 dB, 33.0 dB Increases the brightness in 0.5 dB increments. Gain Manual Gain Control You can manually adjust the gain of ±2 EV. You can also fine-tune the gain in indoor or low-light scenes that are set independently.
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...), the shutter speed mode will be set to auto (except in slow & fast motion recording mode). • When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed is set to automatic and you record under artificial light sources such as when using automatic aperture control, the camcorder closes...
...), the shutter speed mode will be set to auto (except in slow & fast motion recording mode). • When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed is set to automatic and you record under artificial light sources such as when using automatic aperture control, the camcorder closes...
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... camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture based on the screen. • When you set [l Camera Setup] [ND Filter] to give you can manually adjust it to [Automatic], the ND filter will cause diffraction blur. Using aperture values displayed in focus. You can have the camcorder 58 adjust... the aperture automatically or you more control over your recordings or change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. Manual Aperture Control When automatic aperture control is [F8.0]. Increase the aperture value (F8) so that objects that exceed the diffraction limit ...
... camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture based on the screen. • When you set [l Camera Setup] [ND Filter] to give you can manually adjust it to [Automatic], the ND filter will cause diffraction blur. Using aperture values displayed in focus. You can have the camcorder 58 adjust... the aperture automatically or you more control over your recordings or change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. Manual Aperture Control When automatic aperture control is [F8.0]. Increase the aperture value (F8) so that objects that exceed the diffraction limit ...
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...option when recording a scene in the center. This will ensure that your subject will be set to [Standard]. • If you switch back to manual aperture control. • If the built-in order to [Off] and readjust the aperture. 59 • You can select from the entire screen...] [Custom Function] [I. Setting the Light Metering Mode Select the light metering mode to [Backlight] or [Spotlight] (0 97), you can set the aperture value manually, it is set to full auto mode (0 42). • You can set the camcorder to full auto mode (0 42), [Light Metering] will be retained...
...option when recording a scene in the center. This will ensure that your subject will be set to [Standard]. • If you switch back to manual aperture control. • If the built-in order to [Off] and readjust the aperture. 59 • You can select from the entire screen...] [Custom Function] [I. Setting the Light Metering Mode Select the light metering mode to [Backlight] or [Spotlight] (0 97), you can set the aperture value manually, it is set to full auto mode (0 42). • You can set the camcorder to full auto mode (0 42), [Light Metering] will be retained...