Color Temperature; Selecting The Color Temperature - GRASS VALLEY LDK 8000 Elite User Manual

Chapter 5 - Video setup

5.6 Color temperature

For true color reproduction the ambient lighting conditions must be compensated for by
selecting a value for the color temperature. The standard file setting is 3200 K (normally used
for tungsten and indoor lighting). Two other reference color temperatures are available: 5600 K
(for outdoors, clouded conditions) and 7500 K (for outdoors, clear blue skies).
The memory positions (FL50, FL60, AW1 and AW2) are available to store the results of the
auto-white measurement process. The memory positions store measured values using the
automatic white balance switch at the front. The FL positions are recommended for shooting
with fluorescent light.
A continuous automatic white balance position (AWC) is also available. This function
continuously measures the white balance and adjusts accordingly. It can be used when a
constant color balance is required under changing lighting temperatures (sunsets, indoors/
outdoors use).
In the auto-white positions an electronic color filter can be adjusted in the VIDEO menu. This
varies the color balance to obtain warmer or colder color effects. When an automatic white
balance process is performed, the electronic color filter is reset to its default value.

5.6.1 Selecting the color temperature

The up/down Color temperature switch on the left-front side of the camera allows a choice
between:
Three preset color temperatures:
– 3200 K (3.2 K) - for indoor lighting conditions
– 5600 K (5.6 K) - for outdoors, clouded conditions
– 7500 K (7 .5 K) - for outdoors, clear blue skies
Four memory positions:
– FL50 - memory position for 50 Hz fluorescent light (matrix is set to CoolFL and
– FL60 - memory position for 60 Hz fluorescent light (matrix is set to CoolFL and
– AW1 - memory position 1
– AW2 - memory position 2
An automatic continuous white position:
– AWC - continuous measurement (from 2500 K to 20000 K)
When the switch is first pressed, the viewfinder displays the current value.
Select a new value by scrolling up or down through the available values.
The Color temperature indicators in the viewfinder light to show which position is selected.
None of these indicators light when AWC is selected, but the Non-standard indicator lights.
The viewfinder also displays the actual value of a measured color temperature. The range of
the auto-white balance is from 2500K to 20000 K.
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LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User's Guide (v1.01)