Minolta 7i instruction manual Contrast Compensation

RECORDING MODE

CONTRAST COMPENSATION

The contrast of a scene can be adjusted within seven levels (±3) with the digital effects controller. If a scene is too contrasty, information will be lost; if a scene is flat, the image information is not optimised for the recording ability of the camera. Control over the contrast gives photographers the ability to optimise the image information at the scene.

The contrast must be set before the image is captured. When changing the contrast setting, an icon will appear in the live image. The monitors will indi-

cate if an increase (+) or decrease (–) in contrast has been made. If contrast is set to any other value than zero, the icon will remain on the displays as a warning.

High

contrast scene

After compensation

Flat scene

After compensation

Shooting tips

Unlike the display on a computer monitor, changes to contrast and color saturation can be diffi- cult to see in the EVF and LCD monitor. To ensure the optimum level of contrast or color satura- tion, make an automatic bracket (p. 58) or manual bracket of the scene.

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