User's Guide

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Video setup
Optical filters
Knee can be set up as an automatic or variable function. It can also be switched off, which is
the default setting.
In the camera menu, navigate to the Creative Control > Levels > Knee > Knee item and
select Auto, Var or Off.
Auto Knee
In Auto Knee, the Knee Point is fixed while slope automatically adjusted achieve the best
possible Knee compression.
Variable Knee
The following parameters in the Knee menu can be used to set up variable Knee in
compatibility mode:
• Kn Point/Point M (0 to 99): this is the video input level from which Knee starts
compressing.
• Kn Slope/Slope M (0 to 99): determines how much compression is applied above the
Knee point.
• Knee Limit (0 to 99): the maximum allowed video input level.
Optical filters
Both a Neutral Density filter (ND) and a Special Effects filter (FX) can be placed in the path of
the optical signal to modify the incoming light. These filters can be used, for example, to
control depth of field or exposure levels.
Press the FILTER button and select the filter type you want to change: ND or FX. Use the
navigation buttons to step through the ND and FX filters.
On the camera, press the FILTER button on the left side panel of the camera. The Filters
menu is shown in the viewfinder. Use the front menu rotary to navigate to the filter type
(ND or FX) and select the filter from the list.
Five Neutral Density (ND) filter positions are available:
• Clear - no filter is placed in the optical path
• ND1/4 - 2 stops light reduction neutral density filter
• ND1/16 - 4 stops light reduction neutral density filter
• ND1/64 - 6 stops light reduction neutral density filter
• Capped
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When a Neutral Density filter is selected, the ND indicator in the viewfinder lights (only for
ocular viewfinders).
Three Effects (FX) filter positions are available:
• Clear - no filter is placed in the optical path
• Star 4P - 4 Point Star filter
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