Settings For Special Cases; Skin Detail Correction; Adjusting Color In The Specified Area - Sony DSR-300 Service Manual

Settings for Special Cases

Settings for special cases
Setting
Shooting conditions
The background is very bright, and the Set the A.IRIS MODE switch to BACK L,
subject is too dark. turning the indicator on.
The subject is under a spotlight. Set the A.IRIS MODE switch to SPOT L,
turning the indicator on.
The subject is completely still (e.g. when Enable the EVS (Enhanced Vertical
shooting documents, drawings, etc.). definition System) function. (See page
104.)
Note
Enabling the EVS function tends to
increase the occurrence of aliasing
problems (moiré patterns). Therefore,
normally leave the function disabled.
When you wish to give a lush effect, as Set the MATRIX switch to H.SAT. (See
page 21.)
when shooting a wedding or similar
occasion.
Set the MATRIX switch to FL. (See page
Shooting under fluorescent lighting.
21.)
When shooting bright areas mixed with Set DL to ON in the advanced menu
dark areas (Example: A person indoors page 2 and, then set the OUTPUT/DL/
looking through a window at a bright DCC+ switch to CAM DL. (See page
landscape outdoors) 85.)
When adjusting for skin detail or tone See "Skin Detail Correction" or
(Example: When shooting to hide skin

"Adjusting Color in the Specified Area"

details) (page 111) .
To make focusing before shooting Press the EZ FOCUS button, turning the
easier. "easy focus" function on. (See page 12.)
To begin shooting immediately when Press the EZ MODE button, turning the
there is no time to make adjustments. "EZ mode" function on. (See page 13.)
The 3200 K preset white balance makes Select the 3000 K preset white balance
in advanced menu page 3. (See page
the picture reddish.
85.)
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Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings
Settings for Special Cases

Skin Detail Correction

Effect
The DSR-300/300P provides an easy push-button
This lightens the foreground.
function that designates an active skin tone area
This prevents white burn-out in highlights
of faces and clothes.
Note
This enhances the vertical resolution.
The SKIN DTL SET button is disabled while a title is
displayed in basic menu page 7 or color bars are
displayed. Before skin detail correction, clear the title
or color bars display.
This increases the saturation of primary
colors.
This eliminates the blue-green cast, and
restores natural hues.
Prevents white breakup and color faults
in bright areas.
Adjusts the skin detail or tone to a
designated active area.
1
Set the SKIN DTL switch to ON.
This opens the iris, to make it easier to
focus before beginning shooting.
The indication "SKIN AREA: ±0" appears in the
This provides automatic adjustment to a
viewfinder.
set of standard values, to allow
immediate shooting.
2
Press the SKIN DTL SET button.
This prevents the picture from reddening.
This causes the area detect cursor to be shown in
the viewfinder (for 10 seconds).
3
Place the area detect cursor on the target, then
press the SKIN DTL SET button.
This designates the correction area, which is
indicated by a zebra pattern, and the indication
"SKIN AREA: ±0" appears again. If the area
detect cursor disappears before designating the
area, press the SKIN DTL SET button again to
display the cursor. (Return to step 2.)
4
Turn the MENU dial to change the SKIN AREA
value (–99 to +99)so that the zebra pattern may be
displayed in the target area.
Use basic menu page 1 to set the correction level
(see page 78).
You can also change color in the designated area
(see the following section).
Adjusting Color in the Specified
Area
You can adjust the color of the specified area. Perform
the same procedure as for the skin detail correction to
designate the target area.
1
Turn the POWER switch on with holding down the
MENU dial so that you can access the advanced
menu.
2
Display advanced menu page 10.
SKIN DTL PAGE10(NEXTm$ PREVm4)
1
ON : ±0
SAT
OFF
: ±0
HUE
mSKIN SAT: ±0
SKIN HUE: ±0
SET
2,3
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
3
Perform the procedure for the skin detail correction
to designate the area to which you apply color
adjustment.
While this procedure is being performed, the menu
is not displayed.
4
When advanced menu page 10 appears, change the
value of the SKIN SAT or SKIN HUE to adjust
color in the area designated in step 3.
Note
Set the SKIN DTL to 1.0 in basic menu page 1 if the
skin detail correction is unnecessary.
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