THE CANON XL2 MANUAL

Most camera manuals tell you what button to press - but not why. So, if you want to kow more about focus, white balance, exposure and shutter - we have the info you need.

Christina Fox

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Part 1: GETTING STARTED

In this section we'll start with the camera's basic features including switching on and recording

Part 2: FOCUS

Getting to grips with manual focus

Part 3: EXPOSURE AND GAIN

f stops, decibels and using zebra stripes

Part 4: WHITE BALANCE

What may look like white light to you, can look very different to the camera.

Part 5: THE SHUTTER

Why you might need the shutter

Part 6: BATTERIES

Taking care of your batteries

Part 7: TAPES

Taking care of your tapes

Part 8: TIME CODE

Record run, time of day, user bits

Part 9: SOUND LEVELS

Getting the levels right, mic level and line level.

Part 10: LIGHTING

Working in daylight and mixed light

Part 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING

You've no sound or pictures! check here for possible solutions

Part 12: TRIPODS

Why you need one! what to do if you must go hand held.

PLUS...WORKING ALONE

The Canon XL2 was launched on Tuesday 13th July 2004. David Fox takes a look.