Error: Low Light at DVinfo.net

Tommy Davis · March 25th, 2006, 10:24 PM

So I'm still learning a few things with the HD100...I'm set up to shoot at HD24p at 48fps. However, when I try to white balance I generally get a "Error Low Light" warning, and it doesn't white balance. I'm used to my old Sony VX2000 that balanced in any condition. I've opened the aperture up all the way, but I still recieve the Error Low Light - any suggestions?

Best,
Tommy

Panos Bournias · March 25th, 2006, 11:07 PM

With a relatively new camera that I have I get the message error over light. Then closing down, way down from the normal apperture I manage to white balance. What I do: I use auto iris, or instant auto iris, and white balance on a white board. Then there is no problem. With my previous camera, that was one of the first PAL models, I never had this issue. If I force a white balance with an apperture that is not correct and without a board, the white balance is always wrong. I am wondering if there is an update for this because can be disturbing if you shoot and run..

Paolo Ciccone · March 26th, 2006, 12:00 AM

Tommy, does the image look properly lit in the VF/LCD? So you have any of the ND filters on?

Stephen L. Noe · March 26th, 2006, 02:25 AM

Gain up temporarily and do the white balance and then turn your gain back off. For the overlight scenario, use your ND filter as needed.

Tommy Davis · March 26th, 2006, 12:21 PM

Paolo and Stephen:
Thanks guys, the image did look a little dark on the monitor. The room obviously needs more light, but I adjusted using the gain feature and then turned the gain back off, it seems that's as good as it'll get.

Thanks, Tommy

March 25th, 2006, 10:24 PM	#1
Tommy Davis Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 33	Error: Low Light So I'm still learning a few things with the HD100...I'm set up to shoot at HD24p at 48fps. However, when I try to white balance I generally get a "Error Low Light" warning, and it doesn't white balance. I'm used to my old Sony VX2000 that balanced in any condition. I've opened the aperture up all the way, but I still recieve the Error Low Light - any suggestions? Best, Tommy

March 25th, 2006, 11:07 PM	#2
Panos Bournias Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 109	error over light With a relatively new camera that I have I get the message error over light. Then closing down, way down from the normal apperture I manage to white balance. What I do: I use auto iris, or instant auto iris, and white balance on a white board. Then there is no problem. With my previous camera, that was one of the first PAL models, I never had this issue. If I force a white balance with an apperture that is not correct and without a board, the white balance is always wrong. I am wondering if there is an update for this because can be disturbing if you shoot and run..

March 26th, 2006, 12:00 AM	#3
Paolo Ciccone Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 1,116	Tommy, does the image look properly lit in the VF/LCD? So you have any of the ND filters on? __________________ Paolo http://www.paolociccone.com Demo Reel

March 26th, 2006, 12:21 PM	#5
Tommy Davis Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 33	Thanks Paolo and Stephen: Thanks guys, the image did look a little dark on the monitor. The room obviously needs more light, but I adjusted using the gain feature and then turned the gain back off, it seems that's as good as it'll get. Thanks, Tommy

March 26th, 2006, 02:25 AM	#4
Stephen L. Noe Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,214	Gain up temporarily and do the white balance and then turn your gain back off. For the overlight scenario, use your ND filter as needed.