Speed (ASA) of the XL1
How do I rate the XL1. I dont trust my monitors at my film school, I get different results with different monitors. I want to start using my light meter to light. How do I rate it, how can I test it.
Eduardo |
Hey
1. Set up your cam in manual mode.
2. point it at a grey card. 3. watch the exposure bar at the top in the viewfinder till its in the middle (adjust the iris) 4. Point a spot meter at the grey card, and keep changing the ASA speed till you have found exactly the same F-stop as your lens. |
Thank you
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NP
No prob. m8 :-)
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There is a rather complete discussion of ASA ratings on The XL1 Watchdog in the articles section http://www.dvinfo.net/xl1.htm If you scroll down to the Camera Head section the second and third articles cover the topic.
Jeff |
You should get an ASA rating of 160. Beware, however, that the CCD light meter doesn't work the same as a still image film lightmeter. The sensitivity curves are different for film and video. In other words, if you use a calibrated light meter you'll get the correct exposure, however, if you want to intemtionally over or under expose, you won't get the right exposure from the meter.
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