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    Automatic Gain and ISO Limits (XC15)

    02-Aug-2016
    8203080200

    Solution

      Depending on the brightness of the surroundings, the camcorder will automatically raise the gain or ISO speed to try to get a brighter picture. Because doing so can lead to video noise, you can select a maximum limit for how high levels are raised. These limits are referred to as the automatic gain control (AGC) limit and auto ISO limit. Shooting with a smaller limit is useful as it results in a darker picture but less noise. This function is available when the shooting mode is set to [ Av ] , [ Tv ] or [ P ].



      1. Press the [MENU] button.


      •[ ] mode, skip to step 5-3.

      2. Touch [ : Camera Setup ] -> [ISO / Gain].



      3. Select the desired option.



      4. Touch [ ].

      5. Open the submenu to set the AGC limit or auto ISO limit.

      • 5-1. Selected [ISO]:
      Touch [ : Camera Setup ] -> [Auto ISO Limit].



      • 5-2. Selected [Gain]:
      Touch [ : Camera Setup ] -> [AGC Limit].



      • 5-3. [ ] mode:
      Touch [ : Camera Setup ] -> [Auto ISO Limit].


      NOTE
      • Because only the ISO speed can be adjusted for photos, you will be able to set only the auto ISO limit.

      6. Touch [ ] or [ ].
       
      NOTE
      • The AGC limit or auto ISO limit dial will appear at the bottom of the screen.
      • Touch [A] to remove the limit.

      7. Drag your finger left / right along the dial to select the desired value.
       
      • You can also push the joystick up/down until the position of the current value is highlighted in orange and then push left/right to adjust the value.

      8. Touch [ ].

      9. The AGC limit or auto ISO limit icon will appear on the left side of the screen.