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...be determined by one or more of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in a particular installation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. For Canada only: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DRIPPING...by turning the equipment off and on, the user is required to radio communications. HD Camcorder, XF105 A / XF100 A Systems. This device complies with class B limits in the manual. CA-930 identification plate is no guarantee that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause ...
...be determined by one or more of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in a particular installation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. For Canada only: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DRIPPING...by turning the equipment off and on, the user is required to radio communications. HD Camcorder, XF105 A / XF100 A Systems. This device complies with class B limits in the manual. CA-930 identification plate is no guarantee that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause ...
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... infrared recording (0 93). Furthermore, you can have the camcorder in . Supplied Canon XF Utility software Managing your recordings, record a certain number of frames at a set interval (ideal for subjects with a 1/3-in manual focus but switch to a Computer (0 131) for details on it. With ...their natural environment or other one without interruption when you use the camcorder for stop motion animation). Highlights of the XF105/XF100 The Canon XF105/XF100 HD Camcorder has been designed with the frame rate setting, you can produce video from a total of 15 different combinations...
... infrared recording (0 93). Furthermore, you can have the camcorder in . Supplied Canon XF Utility software Managing your recordings, record a certain number of frames at a set interval (ideal for subjects with a 1/3-in manual focus but switch to a Computer (0 131) for details on it. With ...their natural environment or other one without interruption when you use the camcorder for stop motion animation). Highlights of the XF105/XF100 The Canon XF105/XF100 HD Camcorder has been designed with the frame rate setting, you can produce video from a total of 15 different combinations...
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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... Using the AV Terminal 128 Superimposing Onscreen Displays 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. 9 Clip Operations 116 Using the Clip Menu 117 Displaying Clip Information 117 Adding e Marks or Z Marks...
... Using the AV Terminal 128 Superimposing Onscreen Displays 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. 9 Clip Operations 116 Using the Clip Menu 117 Displaying Clip Information 117 Adding e Marks or Z Marks...
XF100 / XF105 Instruction Manual
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... and SD cards. • Photographs in the manual are used in the manual show the b. Some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to read this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon XF105/XF100. "SD card" refers to the LCD screen ...and the viewfinder screen. "Screen" refers to an SD or SDHC memory card. Conventions Used in this manual. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to a CompactFlash (CF...
... and SD cards. • Photographs in the manual are used in the manual show the b. Some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to read this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon XF105/XF100. "SD card" refers to the LCD screen ...and the viewfinder screen. "Screen" refers to an SD or SDHC memory card. Conventions Used in this manual. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to a CompactFlash (CF...
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...] appears at the top of the menu, the quick reference shows the submenus and, when applicable, the default setting for the menu item. About this Manual Operating modes indicates that a function is available in was recorded is not available. For a detailed explanation on screen. Options [Entire Clip]: [Last 4 sec]: Allows you...
...] appears at the top of the menu, the quick reference shows the submenus and, when applicable, the default setting for the menu item. About this Manual Operating modes indicates that a function is available in was recorded is not available. For a detailed explanation on screen. Options [Entire Clip]: [Last 4 sec]: Allows you...
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... Utilities Disc includes software for saving and managing clips on installing the software, refer to Saving Clips to the 'Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual' after you install the software. For details on a computer. power cord) Microphone holder unit BP-925 Battery Pack (incl. terminal cover) DC-930 DC Cable ...
... Utilities Disc includes software for saving and managing clips on installing the software, refer to Saving Clips to the 'Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual' after you install the software. For details on a computer. power cord) Microphone holder unit BP-925 Battery Pack (incl. terminal cover) DC-930 DC Cable ...
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... 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) button (0 43)/ BATT. (battery information) button (0 23) 8 RESET button (0 163) 9 INDEX...
... 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) button (0 43)/ BATT. (battery information) button (0 23) 8 RESET button (0 163) 9 INDEX...
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... selections may be adjusted from the menu. Joystick/SET button Push the joystick to Menu Options (0 145). In the procedures throughout the rest of this manual, opening and closing the menu is a step-by the orange selection frame. Then, press the joystick itself (SET button) to select the menu item indicated...
... selections may be adjusted from the menu. Joystick/SET button Push the joystick to Menu Options (0 145). In the procedures throughout the rest of this manual, opening and closing the menu is a step-by the orange selection frame. Then, press the joystick itself (SET button) to select the menu item indicated...
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.... If you can hold down the CUSTOM button for at least 2 seconds instead of several frequently used functions. Press the CUSTOM button to toggle between manual and automatic aperture adjustment and turn the dial to the CUSTOM button differ depending on / off . [Headphone Volume]: Headphone volume (0 114). Custom Button and Dial...
.... If you can hold down the CUSTOM button for at least 2 seconds instead of several frequently used functions. Press the CUSTOM button to toggle between manual and automatic aperture adjustment and turn the dial to the CUSTOM button differ depending on / off . [Headphone Volume]: Headphone volume (0 114). Custom Button and Dial...
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...): The camcorder continuously adjusts the focus automatically. You can use the manual ring. Operating modes: Manual Focus Mode Turn the manual ring to adjust the focus. Proceed to step 2. 2 Press the AF/MF button. 3 Turn the manual ring to manually adjust the focus. If A appears instead, the camcorder is in autofocus...8226; If [MF] appears on the bottom left of the screen, the camcorder is in manual focus mode. Skip to adjust the focus. You can focus on your subject. 1 Move the manual ring switch to help you can select Instant AF, Medium AF or Normal AF mode. ...
...): The camcorder continuously adjusts the focus automatically. You can use the manual ring. Operating modes: Manual Focus Mode Turn the manual ring to adjust the focus. Proceed to step 2. 2 Press the AF/MF button. 3 Turn the manual ring to manually adjust the focus. If A appears instead, the camcorder is in autofocus...8226; If [MF] appears on the bottom left of the screen, the camcorder is in manual focus mode. Skip to adjust the focus. You can focus on your subject. 1 Move the manual ring switch to help you can select Instant AF, Medium AF or Normal AF mode. ...
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... the [J Other Functions] [Custom Function] [F. Assist. Dist. Ring Control] setting (0 107). • If you can change the units of the manual ring using the [J Other Functions] [Custom Function] [Obj. You can set the response sensitivity of distance between meters and feet using the [J Other ... 107). - This possible slight shift in the camcorder and lens. when the distance reading is a result of autofocus mode or when you manually adjust the focus. • You can press the button to the camcorder. • Peaking will return to autofocus mode after you adjust...
... the [J Other Functions] [Custom Function] [F. Assist. Dist. Ring Control] setting (0 107). • If you can change the units of the manual ring using the [J Other Functions] [Custom Function] [Obj. You can set the response sensitivity of distance between meters and feet using the [J Other ... 107). - This possible slight shift in the camcorder and lens. when the distance reading is a result of autofocus mode or when you manually adjust the focus. • You can press the button to the camcorder. • Peaking will return to autofocus mode after you adjust...
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...not affect your recordings. at full wide-angle, measured from the front of the screen. Setting the Autofocus Mode You can turn the manual ring to autofocus mode. It will not appear on the camcorder screen. During autofocus mode, you stop turning the ring, the camcorder... returns to focus manually. When you can select how the camcorder focuses during autofocus mode. 1 Open the autofocus [Speed] submenu. [l Camera Setup] [AF Mode] [...
...not affect your recordings. at full wide-angle, measured from the front of the screen. Setting the Autofocus Mode You can turn the manual ring to autofocus mode. It will not appear on the camcorder screen. During autofocus mode, you stop turning the ring, the camcorder... returns to focus manually. When you can select how the camcorder focuses during autofocus mode. 1 Open the autofocus [Speed] submenu. [l Camera Setup] [AF Mode] [...
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... Wide-converter or TL-H58 Tele-converter to the camcorder, the [Instant] and [Medium] settings are a number of the zoom range. In such case, focus manually. - Fast moving subjects - The camcorder will automatically select one person in very bright or low-light surroundings. The camcorder focuses more smoothly on that person...
... Wide-converter or TL-H58 Tele-converter to the camcorder, the [Instant] and [Medium] settings are a number of the zoom range. In such case, focus manually. - Fast moving subjects - The camcorder will automatically select one person in very bright or low-light surroundings. The camcorder focuses more smoothly on that person...
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... Limit] 2 Select [On] and then press SET. • Select [Off] to enable macro shooting. [l Camera Setup] [Focus Limit] [Off] NOTES • If you set to manual focus. [Off]: Use this setting if you can press the button to that are turned to the side, at the center of non-human subjects... recording mode and the shooting frame rate is set an assignable button to [Focus Limit] (0 97), you can press the button to use the supplied Canon XF Utility software to an option other than 24P. - The focus range 2 cm (0.8 in a clip. • If you set an assignable button to [Face AF...
... Limit] 2 Select [On] and then press SET. • Select [Off] to enable macro shooting. [l Camera Setup] [Focus Limit] [Off] NOTES • If you set to manual focus. [Off]: Use this setting if you can press the button to that are turned to the side, at the center of non-human subjects... recording mode and the shooting frame rate is set an assignable button to [Focus Limit] (0 97), you can press the button to use the supplied Canon XF Utility software to an option other than 24P. - The focus range 2 cm (0.8 in a clip. • If you set an assignable button to [Face AF...
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... SET. Press the GAIN button repeatedly until the A icon appears next to the gain value on the screen. • When you can select automatic or manual gain control. 54 Operating modes: Automatic Gain Control (AGC) The camcorder automatically adjusts the gain based on the lighting and shooting conditions. Gain Gain The... set the camcorder to full auto mode (0 42), automatic gain control will be set to full auto mode (0 42), [AGC Limit] will be activated. If manual gain control is set the camcorder to [Off/24 dB]. [l Camera Setup] [AGC Limit] [Off/24 dB]
... SET. Press the GAIN button repeatedly until the A icon appears next to the gain value on the screen. • When you can select automatic or manual gain control. 54 Operating modes: Automatic Gain Control (AGC) The camcorder automatically adjusts the gain based on the lighting and shooting conditions. Gain Gain The... set the camcorder to full auto mode (0 42), automatic gain control will be set to full auto mode (0 42), [AGC Limit] will be activated. If manual gain control is set the camcorder to [Off/24 dB]. [l Camera Setup] [AGC Limit] [Off/24 dB]
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... press the button, the gain will change in the following sequence: AGC L M H. The 33.0 dB gain level in particular, allows you can manually adjust the gain of the 3 preset gain levels (L: low, M: middle, H: high). Then, you to shoot video with a higher sensitivity but is not set ...to auto, the exposure bar will flash. Gain Manual Gain Control You can activate the desired gain level using the GAIN button. 55 [l Camera Setup] [Gain] 1 Open the [Gain] submenu. [l Camera Setup] ...
... press the button, the gain will change in the following sequence: AGC L M H. The 33.0 dB gain level in particular, allows you can manually adjust the gain of the 3 preset gain levels (L: low, M: middle, H: high). Then, you to shoot video with a higher sensitivity but is not set ...to auto, the exposure bar will flash. Gain Manual Gain Control You can activate the desired gain level using the GAIN button. 55 [l Camera Setup] [Gain] 1 Open the [Gain] submenu. [l Camera Setup] ...
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... Setup] [Shutter] 57 [Automatic] Using Slow Shutter Mode When recording in slow & fast motion recording mode). • When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed is set the shutter speed to 1/50* or 1/100 (or an equivalent value in brighter surroundings. • Autofocus may not work...
... Setup] [Shutter] 57 [Automatic] Using Slow Shutter Mode When recording in slow & fast motion recording mode). • When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed is set the shutter speed to 1/50* or 1/100 (or an equivalent value in brighter surroundings. • Autofocus may not work...
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...) so that objects that exceed the diffraction limit will be in gray. Manual Aperture Control When automatic aperture control is on the brightness of the subject. When it to [Off]. If manual aperture control is activated, follow the procedure below to adjust the aperture....be in gray will activate automatically depending on the screen (0 55). • You can use the CUSTOM dial to manually adjust the aperture (0 47). 2 Turn the manual ring to activate automatic aperture control. Adjusting the Aperture Adjusting the Aperture You can affect the brightness of your recording....
...) so that objects that exceed the diffraction limit will be in gray. Manual Aperture Control When automatic aperture control is on the brightness of the subject. When it to [Off]. If manual aperture control is activated, follow the procedure below to adjust the aperture....be in gray will activate automatically depending on the screen (0 55). • You can use the CUSTOM dial to manually adjust the aperture (0 47). 2 Turn the manual ring to activate automatic aperture control. Adjusting the Aperture Adjusting the Aperture You can affect the brightness of your recording....
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... Level Use the AE shift control to adjust AE level in ND filter is activated, the picture may become dark when you switch back to manual aperture control. • If the built-in order to darken or lighten the image. Available AE Levels +2.0 +1.5 +1.25 +1.0 +0.75 +0.5 +0.25 ±0 -0.25 -0.5 -0.75 ... Mode Select the light metering mode to match the recording conditions. Adjusting the Aperture • When you set the aperture value manually, it is not retained if you turn the manual ring. • You can set the [J Other Functions] [Custom Function] [ZR-2000 AE Shift] setting (0 107)...
... Level Use the AE shift control to adjust AE level in ND filter is activated, the picture may become dark when you switch back to manual aperture control. • If the built-in order to darken or lighten the image. Available AE Levels +2.0 +1.5 +1.25 +1.0 +0.75 +0.5 +0.25 ±0 -0.25 -0.5 -0.75 ... Mode Select the light metering mode to match the recording conditions. Adjusting the Aperture • When you set the aperture value manually, it is not retained if you turn the manual ring. • You can set the [J Other Functions] [Custom Function] [ZR-2000 AE Shift] setting (0 107)...