AX 20 spotlight mode and exposure control at DVinfo.net

Scott Brooks · November 30th, 2013, 02:45 PM

Trying to determine whether an AX 20 is going to be sufficient for theatre and dance events with spotlights.

Can someone tell me how this works? I've never used a spotlight mode before. And when I say how it works I mean, can you assign it to a button? If so ... can this be used both in Shutter Priority mode or full manual?

I'm off to check out some videos on youtube about the camera, but one other question ... does the 20 use a wheel at the back to control the iris or is it located somewhere else?

Thanks

Don Palomaki · December 2nd, 2013, 11:47 AM

Spotlight mode is one of several available programmed automatic exposure modes, and would not apply in manual mode and probably not in Av or Tv modes either.

The custom dial is at the lower front of the camcorder on the left side. See page 96 of the user manual.

Assignable buttons are described on pager 97.

Scott Brooks · December 2nd, 2013, 02:27 PM

Thanks Don. I'll download the manual this afternoon.

November 30th, 2013, 02:45 PM	#1
Scott Brooks Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 231	AX 20 spotlight mode and exposure control Trying to determine whether an AX 20 is going to be sufficient for theatre and dance events with spotlights. Can someone tell me how this works? I've never used a spotlight mode before. And when I say how it works I mean, can you assign it to a button? If so ... can this be used both in Shutter Priority mode or full manual? I'm off to check out some videos on youtube about the camera, but one other question ... does the 20 use a wheel at the back to control the iris or is it located somewhere else? Thanks

December 2nd, 2013, 11:47 AM	#2
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	Re: AX 20 spotlight mode and exposure control Spotlight mode is one of several available programmed automatic exposure modes, and would not apply in manual mode and probably not in Av or Tv modes either. The custom dial is at the lower front of the camcorder on the left side. See page 96 of the user manual. Assignable buttons are described on pager 97. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

December 2nd, 2013, 02:27 PM	#3
Scott Brooks Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 231	Re: AX 20 spotlight mode and exposure control Thanks Don. I'll download the manual this afternoon.