Automatic Gain and ISO Limits (XC15)

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.

Touch [ : Camera Setup ] -⋗ [Auto ISO Limit].

Touch [ : Camera Setup ] -⋗ [AGC Limit].

5-3. [ ] mode:

Touch [ : Camera Setup ] -⋗ [Auto ISO Limit].

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6. Touch [ ] or [ ].

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7. Drag your finger left / right along the dial to select the desired value.

8. Touch [ ].

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