Photron Fastcam MC1, Hardware Manual

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Chapter 3. Recording
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3.7. LUT (Look-Up Table) Operations
The LUT (Look-Up Table) refers to a reference table that defines the relationship between the
pixel brightness gradation of the original image data taken and the brightness gradation displayed
on a computer screen or video monitor.
The FASTCAM MC1 contains a hardware LUT function that can display the image data taken
with improved contrast (light and dark sharpness), or makes an object in the image stand out by
emphasizing a specified gray level range.
LUT in the FASTCAM MC1 , and the relationship between video output and the PC software is
explained in this section.
When saving an image with the brightness converted with LUT , the image saved is the image that has
had its brightness converted.
3.7.1. Using Preset LUT Patterns
Six LUT patterns have been preset in advance on the system. Each of these patterns is
explained in this section in order.
1. Press the MENU key on the keypad, then select the LUT SELECT from the ADJUSTMENT
submenu and press the ENTER key.
2. Select a setting, D1 through D6, and that LUT setting is loaded.