Photron Fastcam MC1, Hardware Manual

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FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual
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3.9. Setting the Sensor Gain
The sensor gain setting is a setting that adjusts the amplitude voltage inside the sensor. By
increasing this setting, when recording in low light, the signal is amplified and the camera can take a
higher gain (brighter) image. However, by amplifying the signal, the noise components also
increase, resulting in decreased image quality, or more noise.
The sensor gain can be set in two steps according to the subject to be photographed.
1. Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display.
2. With the ARROW
↑↓
keys, select the SENSOR GAIN item, and press the
→
key to
move to the submenu.
3. Select the imager on which to make the sensor gain setting.
4. The setting items will display. Select either X1 (standard) or X3 (increased gain) with the
ARROW
↑↓
keys.
5. When finished, press the ENTER key to confirm the setting.