Quick Reference Guide

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C. Choosing the right operating mode

C1.1 More information on custom mode

In this mode you have the ability to change many of the

cameras image quality settings including gamma (contrast

and brightness range), the matrix (color) and sharpness if

you wish to alter the look of the recorded images. In most

cases in this mode the dynamic range (scene brightness

range) that can be captured is limited by the need to

create an on screen image with natural looking contrast

and colors that will not need any further adjustment. To

achieve this the camera must produce a signal range

that is directly compatible with the display device that

the pictures will be viewed on. For HD TV this standard is

called “Rec-709”.

Having to stay within the limitations of conventional TV

and monitor displays does impose some limitations on

the amount of adjustment available within the camera

and on the dynamic range that can be captured while still

producing a realistic looking image. But by staying within

this range very often it is not necessary to adjust the

images in post production.