[124] How to Use

Zebra

Menu operations

Camera/Mic

You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness.

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [Shooting Assist] - [Zebra] - desired setting.

Descriptions of menu items

Off (default setting):

Does not display the zebra pattern.

On :

Displays and the brightness level (IRE). Adjust the brightness level using /.

IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers) is a measure of the video signal level that is used as the bases of brightness; the reference level (pedestal level) is set to 0 (%) and the maximum level (completely white level) is set to 100 (%).

Note

With a subject that exceeds a brightness level of 100 IRE, the image may become overexposed.

Hint

The zebra pattern will not be recorded with the image.

[125] How to Use

Peaking

Menu operations

Camera/Mic

You can display an image on the LCD monitor with its outlines enhanced with colors. This function helps you to adjust the focus.

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [Shooting Assist] - [Peaking] - desired setting.

Descriptions of menu items

On /Off (default setting):

When [Peaking] is set to [On], // appears and images are displayed with their outlines enhanced. This helps you to adjust the focus. (The default setting is [Off].)

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Sony HDR-CX900E, FDR-AX100E manual Zebra, Peaking, On /Off default setting

FDR-AX100E, FDR-AX100, HDR-CX900E, HDR-CX900 specifications

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