dvx100 white screen? at DVinfo.net

David Bass · October 3rd, 2003, 04:17 PM

Are all the dvx 100's like this?
A bright sunny day,no nd filter used and you point the camera at your subject, and I am faced with a pure white lcd and viewfinder.
So I switch to auto iris and auto focus in the scene file one position.Shutter off,[1/50].I still have an overexposed shot allbeit reduced from above.the camera now prompts me to use the nd filter to which I respond to 1/8,the camera prompts me to go further to 1/64.The result is finally a good clear picture as first
required but is this nd filtering common in this camera or do I have a fault?
Other than this I am totally pleased with this recent purchase,
the dvx has so many good attributes for this price camera.

Sean R Allen · October 3rd, 2003, 04:40 PM

Not only are all DVX100's like this, but PD150s, V2Ks, XL1s, GL2s....

All the higher end cameras have (and need) ND filters in bright conditions.

Ken Tanaka · October 3rd, 2003, 06:20 PM

As Sean notes, neutral density are fundamental, and very desirable, elements of semi-professional and professional (full-sized) video cameras.

Dual built-in ND filters are part of what you paid for with that DVX. As you get more experienced with shooting I'm sure you'll learn to appreciate them.

October 3rd, 2003, 04:17 PM	#1
David Bass New Boot Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: u.k. Posts: 23	dvx100 white screen? Are all the dvx 100's like this? A bright sunny day,no nd filter used and you point the camera at your subject, and I am faced with a pure white lcd and viewfinder. So I switch to auto iris and auto focus in the scene file one position.Shutter off,[1/50].I still have an overexposed shot allbeit reduced from above.the camera now prompts me to use the nd filter to which I respond to 1/8,the camera prompts me to go further to 1/64.The result is finally a good clear picture as first required but is this nd filtering common in this camera or do I have a fault? Other than this I am totally pleased with this recent purchase, the dvx has so many good attributes for this price camera.

October 3rd, 2003, 06:20 PM	#3
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	As Sean notes, neutral density are fundamental, and very desirable, elements of semi-professional and professional (full-sized) video cameras. Dual built-in ND filters are part of what you paid for with that DVX. As you get more experienced with shooting I'm sure you'll learn to appreciate them. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

October 3rd, 2003, 04:40 PM	#2
Sean R Allen Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: RTP, NC Posts: 66	Not only are all DVX100's like this, but PD150s, V2Ks, XL1s, GL2s.... All the higher end cameras have (and need) ND filters in bright conditions.