Using Ae Shift - Canon XL1SA Instruction Manual

Using AE Shift

By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image
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slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit subjects or subjects with predominately dark or light
tones.
1. Turn the POWER dial to the Auto, Tv or Av recording program.
2. Turn the AE SHIFT dial to adjust the AE to your desired level.
• To make the image brighter, turn the controller towards the + settings.
• To make the image darker, turn the controller towards the – settings.
Note:
• AE shift does not function in the Easy, Manual or Spotlight Recording programs.
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AE SHIFT
VCR
OFF
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A POWER
Tv
Av
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