Canon EOS C500 PL, Instruction Manual

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Adjusting the Black Balance
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Adjusting the Black Balance
You can have the camera adjust the black balance automatically when ambient temperature changes
considerably or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal.
1 Open the [ABB] screen.
[
~
Camera Setup]
>
[ABB]
2 Attach the body cap to the lens mount.
• If a lens was attached, remove the lens and replace the body cap.
3 Select [OK] and then press SET.
• The automatic black balance procedure will start.
4 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.
• If the body cap is not correctly attached, [Error] will appear on the screen. Press SET and repeat the
procedure from the beginning.
NOTES
• Adjusting the black balance may be necessary in the following cases:
- When using the camera for the very first time or after a long period of not using it.
- After sudden or extreme changes in ambient temperature.
- After changing the ISO speed/gain settings.
• The automatic black balance procedure will take approximately 40 seconds when the frame rate is set to
23.98P or 24.00P.
• During the adjustment of the black balance, you may notice some irregular displays appear on the screen. This
is not a malfunction.
• Resetting the camera’s settings using the [
w
Other Functions]
>
[Reset]
>
[All Settings] or [Camera
Settings] menu option will reset also the black balance adjustment. In such case, perform the procedure again.
Operating modes:
[
~
Camera Setup]
[ABB]
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Y