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

: Employs a technique that shifts the green CCD to maximize resolution (achieving quality comparable to 410,000-pixel systems) and improves dynamic range for better performance in low light. : You set the shutter speed (up to

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

XL1S has 6 recording modes : Easy Recording, Auto, Tv, Av, Manual and Soptlight. files.canon-europe.com XL1 - Canon Camera Museum

: Provides full control over all settings, including shutter speed, aperture, and gain.