Hola,

just wondering if my workflow is correct in the use of Zebra Patterns. I mean:
-i set zebra button on then when the patterns disappear from the white areas i guess i well exposed area.
Is it correct?
I know that i have to buy the book and the dvd but i'll have to wait till next month

gracias guys

Depends what you want your exposure to be, what your zebra levels are, and which one you're using.

Typical setup:
Zebra 1: 70-80% - typical level of specular highlights on caucasian skin. Levels will be 5-15% lower on black skin. Adjust exposure until zebras just appear at specular highlight points. Typically used when exposing for talent.

Zebra 2: 100% - pure white, nearly blown out. Typically used when you are exposing for environment.

Which you use and when you use them is ultimately up to you, of course - there is no hard rule on the "right way" to do it.

CAVEATS:
AF100 has been said to not deal well with highlights - overexposed highlights, especially when white balance is off on the AF, can get ugly fast.
- White balance properly
- reduce chroma levels (to avoid clipping individual color channels)
- use a scene file with a mid to low knee level
- don't overexpose and plan to bring up mids and shadows in post

Kevin it's time to study hard this Pana!
Do u recomend the book or the dvd?

Many thanks 4 your support