Setting Auto Iris - Sony PXW-X500 Operation Manual

To set the shutter speed in SLS mode
1
Select Operation >Slow Shutter
>Setting in the setup menu and set the
shutter mode to [On].
2
Select Operation >Slow Shutter
>Number of Frames in the setup menu
and select the desired number of
frames.

Setting Auto 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 set the auto iris operating mode
Set the operating mode used when adjusting
levels using auto iris.
1
Select Operation >Auto Iris >Mode in
the setup menu.
2
Turn the MENU knob to select the
operating mode, then press the knob.
Operating mode
Backlight
Standard
Spotlight
Set the target convergence level for auto
iris
1
Select Operation >Auto Iris >Level in
the setup menu.
2
Turn the MENU knob to select the level
in the range –99 to +99, then press the
knob.
Convergence level Description
–99
±0
+99
49
Description
Mode for shooting in
backlight conditions
Standard mode
Mode for reducing blown
out highlights when there
are spotlights centered on
a subject.
Sets the iris 2 f-stops or
more darker
Reference level
Sets the iris 2 f-stops or
more lighter