"Peaking" on the DVX? at DVinfo.net

Todd Sheridan · January 29th, 2008, 03:23 PM

my "DVX book" (which came with the camera, but is not an official manual) kind of vaguely mentions a "peaking" option to help you focus on the DVX 100a. When I have used "peaking" on other DV cameras, it kind of highlights or draws a white line around objects when they are in focus.

I cannot find this option anywhere in the DVX menu, even though the book says it exists.

Am I missing something?

Dave Vaughn · February 1st, 2008, 02:06 PM

What they are referring to is the EVF/DTL button.

It is on the left side of the camera above the battery compartment. When activated it shows a thin black outline around objects that are in sharp focus.

Peter Jefferson · February 2nd, 2008, 07:58 AM

"When activated it shows a thin black outline around objects that are in sharp focus."

Correction: it's actually a slight WHITE outline (actually, its not a colour at all.. its digital detail noise), however the detail of the LCD/EVF is also increased, but it DOES assist with focusing.

What you're seeing is a high detail noise differentiation between what is in focus and what isn't. Its not an actual outline per se (as seen with the JVC or EX units).

Todd Sheridan · February 2nd, 2008, 10:40 AM

wow, i've owned that camera for 3 years, and never knew that existed or what that button was. i thought it was something used for locating the end of the tape.

thanks.

Stuart Graham · August 20th, 2008, 03:31 PM

Do note that the original AG-DVX100, that is not the A or B models, did not feature the peek function.

January 29th, 2008, 03:23 PM	#1
Todd Sheridan Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 67	"Peaking" on the DVX? my "DVX book" (which came with the camera, but is not an official manual) kind of vaguely mentions a "peaking" option to help you focus on the DVX 100a. When I have used "peaking" on other DV cameras, it kind of highlights or draws a white line around objects when they are in focus. I cannot find this option anywhere in the DVX menu, even though the book says it exists. Am I missing something?

February 1st, 2008, 02:06 PM	#2
Dave Vaughn New Boot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 23	What they are referring to is the EVF/DTL button. It is on the left side of the camera above the battery compartment. When activated it shows a thin black outline around objects that are in sharp focus. Last edited by Dave Vaughn; February 1st, 2008 at 03:06 PM.

February 2nd, 2008, 10:40 AM	#4
Todd Sheridan Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 67	wow wow, i've owned that camera for 3 years, and never knew that existed or what that button was. i thought it was something used for locating the end of the tape. thanks.

August 20th, 2008, 03:31 PM	#5
Stuart Graham Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Selby UK Posts: 274	Differences in models Do note that the original AG-DVX100, that is not the A or B models, did not feature the peek function.

February 2nd, 2008, 07:58 AM	#3
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	"When activated it shows a thin black outline around objects that are in sharp focus." Correction: it's actually a slight WHITE outline (actually, its not a colour at all.. its digital detail noise), however the detail of the LCD/EVF is also increased, but it DOES assist with focusing. What you're seeing is a high detail noise differentiation between what is in focus and what isn't. Its not an actual outline per se (as seen with the JVC or EX units).