Canon GL1 Instruction Manual

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Tips for Making Better Videos
For maximum stability, grip the camera in your right hand and keep your right
elbow pressed against your body. 
If necessary support the camera with your left hand. With practice, you will be
able to operate the controls by touch, without taking your eye off the action. 
Holding the camera
Using a tripod
Sound recording
MIC
To prevent any unwanted movement, you can mount the camera on a tripod, (or
any flat surface at a suitable height) and operate it...

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Picture angle
Camera moves
Close-up
Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your
picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story
with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the
situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups
to show the details. Remember to change your viewpoint for
each shot.
Remember that any camera movement or change in picture
angle should have a definite purpose. Avoid unnecessary or
half-hearted movements.
PanPan
Use...

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Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off
With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording.
However, the GL1Õs Optical Image Stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high
magnification. Unlike electronic image stabilizers, it causes no loss of picture quality. The Optical Image
Stabilizer can compensate for a wide range of camera movement Ñ you can record stable images even if
you are shooting from...

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Camera menu (CAM.MENU)
qZebra pattern ............................................p. 62
wDigital effects ..........................................p. 51
eDigital zoom ............................................p. 24
rHandle-top zoom control .........................p. 24
tAE shift ....................................................p. 59
y16:9 effect ................................................p. 52
uCamera sharpness ....................................p. 60...

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SCREEN
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MENUMENU
You can also close the LCD panel with its screen facing up when you select items from the menus.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
2. Turn the menu dial up or down to move the arrow up or down the display.
3. Press the menu dial in to select your chosen option from the menu.
¥ Your selected option remains on the screen and all other options are removed.
4. Turn the menu dial up or down to choose its setting.
5. Press the...

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Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp
Inserting batteries
The supplied wireless controller can operate the
camera from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m).
Point it at the cameraÕs remote sensor while you
press the buttons. 
The tally lamp lights up to let you know that the
camera is in range and responding to your
commands.
There are six functions which can only be operated
using the wireless controller:
¥ Special playback (p. 29)
¥ Photo/date search (p. 67)
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To prevent interference from other Canon wireless
controllers being used nearby, there are two remote
sensor modes and an off setting. The wireless
controller and the camera have to be set to the
same mode in order to be compatible.
Setting the remote sensor mode
To turn the remote sensor off:
1. Open either the camera or the VCR menu and select WL.REMOTE.
2. Choose 
OFFBand close the menu.
¥Bappears in the display.
To change the mode...
...on the camera:
1. Open...

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Turning off the tally lamp
The tally lamp lets you know that the camera is
recording. However, its flashing may be reflected
into the lens during close-up recording, or when
recording through glass.
You may therefore decide to turn it off.
TALLY LAMP¥¥ON(see p. 34)
1. Open the camera menu and point the
arrow at TALLY LAMP.
2. Select the OFF setting and close the menu.
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Setting the Date and Time
The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it during
playback (see p. 65).
Set the date and time display when you first start using your camera. Charge the backup battery for a full
day (approx. 24 hours) before you begin (see p. 84).
¥ Before you start setting the date and time, select your home time zone from the menu.
¥ If you are on daylight saving time now, you should set the camera to...

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Time zone
LONDON
PARIS
CAIRO
MOSCOW
DUBAI
KARACHI
DACCA
BANGKOK
H. KONG (Hong Kong)
TOKYO
SYDNEY
SOLOMONWELLGTN (Wellington)
SAMOA
HONOLU (Honolulu)
ANCHOR (Anchorage)
L.A. (Los Angeles)
DENVER
CHICAGO
N.Y. (New York)
CARACAS
RIO (Rio de Janeiro)
FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha)
AZORES
No.
Time zone No.
Note:
¥ After you have selected your time zone and set the date and time, when you travel to another time zone,
there is no need to reset the date and time. Just set...