Contents of The Ultimate Guide to the Canon XL1s:

Each Bold heading below refers to a Menu Page on the DVD. Each subheading below refers to a chapter title on the DVD. So each of the subjects below is accessible easily for review purposes with the click of a few buttons. The entire presentation can also be seen from start to finish as one long video.

 

Main Menu

Introduction

Lenses

Standard Lens

Neutral Density

Push AF/AF-M

Auto Focus

Manual Focus

Zooming

16x Manual Lens

Wide Angle Lens

EF Adaptor

Lens Mount

Switching Lenses

 

XL1s Audio

Mic/Mic ATT

Audio 1

Audio Level Controls

Channels 3 and 4

Audio Monitor

 

 

Camera Body 

Lithium Ion Battery

Zoom Grip

Photo Button

Start/Stop Button

DV In/Out

LANC Connector

Cassette Door

Loading Cassettes

Battery Compartment

Battery Release

AV Inputs/Outputs

Headphone Jack

Tally Lamp

VCR Controls

Audio Dub/AV Insert

Zoom Handle Controls

Lock Button

Viewfinder

Stereo Microphone

Cold Shoe

Review and Effects Buttons

EVF Display Buttons

Digital Effects Buttons

Image Controls

Focus

Aperture/Iris

Shutter Speed

Gain

White Balance

Auto White Balance

Custom Preset Buttons

Modes

Green Box Mode

Auto Mode

Exposure Lock

Time Value (Tv)

Aperture Value (Av)

Manual Mode

Spotlight Mode

AE Shift

Menus

Camera Set Up

Custom Presents

VCR Set Up

Display Set UP

System

Custom Keys

Extras

MiniDV Format

MiniDV/DVCam/DVCPro 25

Unlocked Vs. Locked Audio

Re-Recording MiniDV Tapes

Using the XL1s as a Deck

Time Code

Depth of Field

Shutter Speeds/Slow-Motion/Fast-Motion

Conclusion

Additional Info Links;

www.canondv.com

www.dvinfo.net