The number of frames can be set to values in the range 2 to 8, 16, 32, and 64 (1 frame nearly equals to 1/30 second).

If the reference value is set to other than the ±0 value, the following indications appear on the viewfinder screen.

Adjusting the IrisTurning the auto iris function on and off

When the lens IRIS switch is in the A position, the auto iris function is on; when in the M position the function is off.

Note

When this unit is operating in EZ mode, the auto iris is forced ON.

To set the automatic iris

The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to aid the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent blown-out highlights.

To change the reference value

(How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the desired item.)

1 Display the PAINT page of the PAINT menu, and press the MENU knob.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 129.

2 Select A.IRIS, and press the MENU knob.

P01 PAINT

 

 

TOP

A.IRIS

 

:

 

0

DETAIL

LEVEL

:

0

MASTER

BLCAK

:

0

GAMMA

SELECT

:

0

MASTER

GAMMA

:

 

STD

BLACK

GAMMA

:

0

PRESET

MTX SEL

:

 

STD

3 Turn the MENU knob to select the reference value from the following, and press the MENU knob.

•+0.5: about 0.5 stop further open

•+1.0: about 1 stop further open

•±0: standard value

•– 0.5: about 0.5 stop further closed

•–1.0: about 1 stop further closed

The changed reference value is retained until the power of the camcorder is turned off. Even if the reference value is changed, it reverts to the standard value every time the power is turned on.

Opening the lens iris

Iris opened by 1 stop (two bars)

Iris opened by 0.5 stop (one bar)

Stopping down the lens iris

Iris stopped down by 1 stop (two bars)

Iris stopped down by 0.5 stop (one bar)

If you want to change the reference value during shooting

You can change the reference value by MENU knob operations only, without opening the menu.

In this case, note the following points.

Note

When setting the shutter speed while the shutter mode is set to ECS or SLS, the setting of shutter speed takes priority (see page 57). To change the reference value, make sure the camcorder is not in the process of setting the shutter speed.

Proceed as follows.

(How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the desired item.)

1 Display the CAM CONFIG page of the MAINTENANCE menu (see page 120), and press the MENU knob.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 129.

2 Select IRIS OVERRIDE, and press the MENU knob.

3 Turn the MENU knob to select ON, and press the MENU knob.

This enables the function that adjusts the reference value during shooting. You can adjust the value by simply turning the MENU knob.

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