Canon: Xl1 User Manual

: Allows you to manually set the focus/aperture while the camera manages shutter speed.

: Supports specialized XL video lenses and can be adapted to use Canon EF lenses (35mm camera lenses) with an optional adapter, which significantly increases focal length magnification. Canon Xl1 User Manual

The camcorder offers a variety of manual and automatic modes accessible via the power/mode dial: : Allows you to manually set the focus/aperture

: You set the shutter speed (up to 1/15,000 sec) while the camera adjusts the aperture. Canon Xl1 User Manual

: Utilizes three separate 1/3-inch CCD sensors (one for each primary color: Red, Green, and Blue) to provide superior color reproduction and image detail compared to single-chip models.

: Automatically adjusts for subjects under harsh stage lighting to prevent overexposure.