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Pedestal 0
DRS Off
Gamma Type Normal
Gamma Level Mid
Back Light COMP. Off
Day/Night Day
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Pedestal [–10 to +10]
This item is used to adjust the black level (adjust the
pedestal) so that the dark parts of the images are easier
to see.
These parts become darker when a negative setting is
selected and, conversely, lighter when a positive setting is
selected.
DRS [Off, Low, High]
Set here is the DRS function which provides just the right
amount of compensation when images with significant
light/dark differences are displayed.
When “Low” or “High” is selected, the effect is enhanced
even more.
This may make noise more perceptible with some scenes.
Gamma Type [Off, Normal, Cinema]
Selected here is the type of gamma curve.
The selected setting takes effect when “Off” is selected as
the “DRS” item setting.
Normally, the “Normal” setting is used.
When “Cinema” is selected, images giving off an
atmosphere like movies can be shot.
Gamma Level [Low, Mid, High]
This item is used to adjust the gamma compensation level.
The item’s setting takes effect when “Off” has been
selected as the “DRS” setting and “Normal” as the
“Gamma Type” setting.
When “Low” is set, the images appear sedate and
composed. The resulting gamma curve has a gentle
gradient in the low-brightness areas, and the contrast is
sharper.
Conversely, when “High” is set, the tonal range in the dark
area is expanded so that the images take on a lighter
tone. The resulting gamma curve has a sharp gradient in
the low-brightness areas, and the contrast is softer.
Back Light COMP. [Off, On]
“On” or “Off” is set here for the backlight compensation
function.
Under backlight conditions, the function prevents
darkening as a result of light striking the backs of subjects,
and makes it possible to shoot images in shade or shadow
more brightly.
The function takes effect when “Auto” has been selected
as the Contrast Mode, Gain or Frame Mix item setting.
Day/Night [Day, Night]
This is used to select normal shooting or low light shooting
(by exposing the subjects to infrared rays).
Day: Normal shooting
Night: Low light shooting
In the night mode, Black-and-white images are output.
The lens iris is forcibly set to open.
In the night mode, the auto white balance adjustment
(AWB) cannot be used.
Return
Use this to return to the previous menu.
