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XL1 exposure question

 
 


addman8
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Sep 28, 2004, 5:55 AM

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This may be a really dumb question and I searched the previous posts...
My XL1 is recording very dark. White balance seems to be okay and I have tried doing manual settings with a lower shutter speed 1/30, 1/15 and all other recording settings.

Still getting a very dim, gray recording.

Any thoughts??


DonP
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Sep 29, 2004, 3:16 AM

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What are you recording?
Describe the lighting in detail?
What are all the camcorder settings that you are using?
Is it still dark in "green box" recording mode?


addman8
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Sep 29, 2004, 5:34 AM

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We are at a school. Most of our indoor recording is happening in white flourescent lighting. I have been in our gym which is extremely well lit and can't get a good image quality.


DonP
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Sep 30, 2004, 3:22 AM

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Is the neutral density filter on by any chance?

Is it still dark is fecording in "green box" (fully automtic) mode?


addman8
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Sep 30, 2004, 7:41 AM

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I have just established myself as the dumbest person on the board. The ND filter WAS on. I don't know how I could have missed it...

thanks for your help!