Operating instructions

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On-Screen Menu (continued)
FILTER CONFIGURATION SUBMENU
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False Colors
This monitor has a false color filter to aid in the setting of camera exposure. As the camera Iris is adjusted, elements of
the image will change color based on the luminance or brightness values. This enables proper exposure to be
achieved without the use of costly, complicated external equipment. To best utilize this feature, you must understand
the color chart below and have a basic understanding of camera exposure. Normally, when shooting subjects like
people, it is common practice to set exposure of faces to the equivalent of approximately 56 IRE. The false color filter
will show this area as the color PINK on the monitor. Therefore, as you increase exposure (open the IRIS), your
subject will change color as indicated on the chart: PINK, then GREY, then a few shades of YELLOW. Over exposed
subjects (above 101 IRE) on the monitor will be shown as RED. In addition, underexposed subjects will show as
DEEP-BLUE to DARK–BLUE, with clipped-blacks indicated with a FUCHSIA-like color. Lastly, the color GREEN is
used to indicate elements of the image that are approximately 45 IRE. This represents a ‘neutral’ or ‘mid-level’
exposure commonly used for objects (not people).
False Color Key