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XL1 exposure question

addman8
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Sep 28, 2004, 8:55 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, 6:16 AM

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Re: [addman8] XL1 exposure question [In reply to]	Can't Post

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, 8:34 AM

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Re: [DonP] XL1 exposure question [In reply to]	Can't Post

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, 6:22 AM

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Re: [addman8] XL1 exposure question [In reply to]	Can't Post

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, 10:41 AM

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Re: [DonP] XL1 exposure question [In reply to]	Can't Post

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!