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Mar 10, 2002, 5:57 PM
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Re: Best way to use VX2000 in low light?
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Hi Rob,
One thing to test for yourself is the accuracy of the LCD monitor in relation to how bright it appears in comparison to a well set-up NTSC monitor. When I first started using the VX-2000s I under-exposed because of what the LCD was telling me. It tends to blow out the highlights more than a monitor, or even the viewfinder does. I use the viewfinder a lot with this camera for that reason - it gives you a better idea of the actual lighting response. To avoid over-exposed portions of the frame in a play, which can be tricky because of spot lights and better lit areas of the stage, its a good idea to have a monitor at the shoot or, like I mentioned, get acquainted with what the LCD shows you in relation to true exposure. Another handy tool is the Zebra setting of '70'. When turned on the zebra lines should appear on the highlights of caucasion skin, like foreheads and cheek bones, for correct exposure. If the lighting patterns of the stage dictate, you may have to set the exposure to manual to avoid blowing out the bright areas....
Hope this helps,
Joel Peregrine
Peregrine Video Production
Whitefish Bay, WI
www.RememberTheFeeling.com
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