UHM Media Lab
CANON XA10 Camcorder
2350 DOLE ST. KHET Studio B
Director’s Phone: 956-3358
WEB SITE: http://www.communications.hawaii.edu/mlab/about.htm FRONT DESK: 956-3355
CANON XA10 Camcorder
UHM Media Lab Study Guide 8/17/2011
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in exposure compensation (if the automatic exposure is too dark, you can dial in addition
exposure compensation to brighten the scene or reduce the exposure compensation to
darken the scene.) See page 90 in the CANON XA10 Instruction Manual for other
choices.
Demonstrate how to “strike” the Camera equipment
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Turn off the camera and remove the memory card(s). Return it to the Media Lab
Assistant (or put it away if it is yours.)
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Disconnect the camera power cable.
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Disconnect the headphones, hand mic, and XLR cable (
DO NOT!!! stretch the
headphone cable coils
)
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Remove the camera from the tripod.
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Pack all items neatly in their proper location in the camera bag.
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All cables must be properly coiled (“over/under”).
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Tripod legs should be retracted and locked.
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Head lock should be locked.
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Pan handle rotated down and tightened down into position along tripod legs.
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Pan and tilt locks should be unlocked
(this prevents possible damage to pan and tilt
locks while transporting).
For more information about the Canon XA10 HD Camcorder, consult the Instruction Manual
online at:
www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/professional_camcorders/
xa10#Overview
Or review the Instruction Manual included with the camcorder.
STRIKING / PACKING UP THE CAMERA EQUIPMENT
