Correct Exposure When Mlut’s Can’t Be Used - Sony PXW-FS7 Quick Reference Manual

F. Detailed guide to the Cine El Mode
F1.7 Correct Exposure When MLUT's can't be used
MLUT's cannot always be used just for the viewfinder
or monitor when the camera is shooting in S&Q motion
or when the HDMI output is set to UHD. So in order to
expose correctly you must check the exposure level of the
S-Log2/3 images directly.
One of the easiest ways to do this is by using a dedicated
90% white card (available form most good photo/video
stores) or a piece of white paper to set the correct white
level. The cameras Zebra's can be used to measure the
brightness of the white card or paper.
MENU: VF – Zebra – Setting – On
MENU: VF – Zebra – Zebra Select – 1
MENU: VF – Zebra1 Level – 59 (for S-Log2) 61 (for S-Log3)
MENU: VF - Zebra1 Aperture Level – 4%
Once the zebras are set as above simply place your white
card in the shot and adjust the exposure so that the
zebras appear across the white card. This will give the
correct recommended exposure.
If a white card is not available or practical skin tones can
be used as an alternative. In this case set the Zebra1 Level
to 53 for both S-Log2 and S-log3.
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