Shutter Speed on XH A1 at DVinfo.net

Jawad Mir · May 15th, 2008, 08:50 AM

Hi there,
I am a new XH A1 user and been trying to figure out something. All was dandy in the beginning (a week ago) but now when I am shooting in any format and I try to notch up shutter/k wheel, it increases decreases shutter speed. But initially, like other cameras, you can increase the light which is "k"function

Any help would be appreciated.

Jawad

Alex Plank · May 15th, 2008, 09:08 AM

The K next to the shutter wheel refers to the fact that you can adjust the manual color temperature using the same wheel (you have to hit the set white balance button in K mode). This does not increase the light level.

Chris Hurd · May 15th, 2008, 09:10 AM

Sorry but I do not understand your question.

The Shutter / K select wheel has two functions: it will adjust the Shutter speed up or down, and it will adjust the White Balance color temperature up or down in 100 degree Kelvin increments (K).

To change the *direction* in which the wheel works, go to Menu > Customize > Custom Function > C.Fn1 > Tune > 06 Dials Direction > Position 02 or Position 03 > Return > Apply This Set > Active.

Shutter speed control is always active in "M" or "Tv" modes, and can be activated in "A" or "Av" modes by pressing the Exp. Lock button.

To change the *function* of the wheel to adjust color temperature, set the AWB switch to Off, set the White Bal. Preset switch to K, set the White Bal. switch to Pre, and press the WB Set button next to the White Bal. switch.

The Shutter / K wheel now controls the White Balance color temperature in 100 degree Kelvin increments (K). Press the WB Set button again to lock the desired color temperature (K) value. The dial now reverts back to Shutter speed control.

You can deactivate the "specific color temperature in degrees Kelvin" mode by setting the White Bal. Preset switch to Daylight or Tungsten, or by setting the White Bal. switch to memory position A or B, or set the AWB switch to On. Hope this helps,

Jawad Mir · May 15th, 2008, 10:05 AM

I think I asked a wrong question. Thx for all your help. What I should have asked was that how do I unlock f stop. It's stuck at 9.5. How do I make it adjustable in any mode

Thanks

Chris Hurd · May 15th, 2008, 10:15 AM

The Shutter / K wheel has nothing to do with f/stop. That's controlled by the iris ring, found on the lens barrel. The iris ring is the first control ring on the lens barrel, adjacent to the ND filter switch. Of the three control rings on the lens barrel, it is the thinnest, and closest to the camera body (farthest from the front of the lens).

The iris ring is always active in "M" and "Av" program modes. It can be activated in "A" and "Tv" program modes by pressing the Exp. Lock button.

To change the *direction* in which the ring works, go to Menu > Customize > Custom Function > C.Fn1 > Tune > 05 Rings Direction > Position 04 (or 05 or 06 or 07) > Return > Apply This Set > Active.

Alex Plank · May 15th, 2008, 01:23 PM

I suggest you sit down with a cup of coffee and spend some time reading the manual. These are important concepts to understand before operating the camera.

Jawad Mir · May 15th, 2008, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Plank

I suggest you sit down with a cup of coffee and spend some time reading the manual. These are important concepts to understand before operating the camera.

Honestly guys, thanks and yes that's exactly what I did. The only reason I was in a rush today I had a shoot and since its new camera from me, rather different than my previous hvx 200

Thanks again

Henrik Joensen · June 14th, 2008, 07:04 PM

Sorry to break into this tread but I am seeing a red flashing PADLOCK on my
display when I do exact as descripted here, trying to adjust the shutter speed
in TV and M mode. The manual doesnt show a padlock neither nor any display
pictures nor is it mentioned on page 94.

Have you seen this before and how to get rid of it?

Chris Soucy · June 14th, 2008, 09:17 PM

Yep, this one is a real pain, till you know.

If you dive into the Menu and dial up System Setup, you'll find either Custom Key 1 or 2 has been set to [SHTR D.LOCK].

If that Custom Key is pressed, it locks the Shutter Dial to prevent inadvertant activation.

Simply press that Custom Key again to turn it off.

Long term, allocate something a tad less annoying to the affected Custom Key.

I was playing with Custom Presets on a test shoot, and was inadvertantly pressing the Custom Key 2 instead of Custom Preset On/ Off. That damn padlock drove me crazy till I tracked the little sucker down.

CS

Bill Watson · June 14th, 2008, 09:34 PM

While in 'Record' mode, go into menu and select 'system setup'.

Then 'Shutter D.Lock'.

Set it to 'Disabled'.

Chris Soucy · June 14th, 2008, 09:45 PM

Worth noting, the Custom Key will overide/ reset that setting (in either Tv or M modes) if SHTR D.LOCK has been allocated to a Custom Key.

CS

Henrik Joensen · June 15th, 2008, 05:00 AM

Sign of relief....and a new round of experiment - set customs key 1/2
to none and disabled Shtr D. Lock indeed made the pain disappear.

Many thanks.

May 15th, 2008, 08:50 AM	#1
Jawad Mir Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 371	Shutter Speed on XH A1 Hi there, I am a new XH A1 user and been trying to figure out something. All was dandy in the beginning (a week ago) but now when I am shooting in any format and I try to notch up shutter/k wheel, it increases decreases shutter speed. But initially, like other cameras, you can increase the light which is "k"function Any help would be appreciated. Jawad

May 15th, 2008, 09:10 AM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Sorry but I do not understand your question. The Shutter / K select wheel has two functions: it will adjust the Shutter speed up or down, and it will adjust the White Balance color temperature up or down in 100 degree Kelvin increments (K). To change the direction in which the wheel works, go to Menu > Customize > Custom Function > C.Fn1 > Tune > 06 Dials Direction > Position 02 or Position 03 > Return > Apply This Set > Active. Shutter speed control is always active in "M" or "Tv" modes, and can be activated in "A" or "Av" modes by pressing the Exp. Lock button. To change the function of the wheel to adjust color temperature, set the AWB switch to Off, set the White Bal. Preset switch to K, set the White Bal. switch to Pre, and press the WB Set button next to the White Bal. switch. The Shutter / K wheel now controls the White Balance color temperature in 100 degree Kelvin increments (K). Press the WB Set button again to lock the desired color temperature (K) value. The dial now reverts back to Shutter speed control. You can deactivate the "specific color temperature in degrees Kelvin" mode by setting the White Bal. Preset switch to Daylight or Tungsten, or by setting the White Bal. switch to memory position A or B, or set the AWB switch to On. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 15th, 2008, 10:15 AM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	The Shutter / K wheel has nothing to do with f/stop. That's controlled by the iris ring, found on the lens barrel. The iris ring is the first control ring on the lens barrel, adjacent to the ND filter switch. Of the three control rings on the lens barrel, it is the thinnest, and closest to the camera body (farthest from the front of the lens). The iris ring is always active in "M" and "Av" program modes. It can be activated in "A" and "Tv" program modes by pressing the Exp. Lock button. To change the direction in which the ring works, go to Menu > Customize > Custom Function > C.Fn1 > Tune > 05 Rings Direction > Position 04 (or 05 or 06 or 07) > Return > Apply This Set > Active. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

June 14th, 2008, 09:17 PM	#9
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,682 Images: 18	Hi Henrik.................. Yep, this one is a real pain, till you know. If you dive into the Menu and dial up System Setup, you'll find either Custom Key 1 or 2 has been set to [SHTR D.LOCK]. If that Custom Key is pressed, it locks the Shutter Dial to prevent inadvertant activation. Simply press that Custom Key again to turn it off. Long term, allocate something a tad less annoying to the affected Custom Key. I was playing with Custom Presets on a test shoot, and was inadvertantly pressing the Custom Key 2 instead of Custom Preset On/ Off. That damn padlock drove me crazy till I tracked the little sucker down. CS

June 14th, 2008, 09:45 PM	#11
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,682 Images: 18	Good catch, Bill............ Worth noting, the Custom Key will overide/ reset that setting (in either Tv or M modes) if SHTR D.LOCK has been allocated to a Custom Key. CS

May 15th, 2008, 09:08 AM	#2
Alex Plank Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 46	The K next to the shutter wheel refers to the fact that you can adjust the manual color temperature using the same wheel (you have to hit the set white balance button in K mode). This does not increase the light level.

May 15th, 2008, 10:05 AM	#4
Jawad Mir Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 371	I think I asked a wrong question. Thx for all your help. What I should have asked was that how do I unlock f stop. It's stuck at 9.5. How do I make it adjustable in any mode Thanks

May 15th, 2008, 01:23 PM	#6
Alex Plank Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 46	I suggest you sit down with a cup of coffee and spend some time reading the manual. These are important concepts to understand before operating the camera.

June 14th, 2008, 07:04 PM	#8
Henrik Joensen Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Antwerpen - Belgium Posts: 54	Sorry to break into this tread but I am seeing a red flashing PADLOCK on my display when I do exact as descripted here, trying to adjust the shutter speed in TV and M mode. The manual doesnt show a padlock neither nor any display pictures nor is it mentioned on page 94. Have you seen this before and how to get rid of it?

June 14th, 2008, 09:34 PM	#10
Bill Watson Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Noosa Queensland Australia Posts: 248	While in 'Record' mode, go into menu and select 'system setup'. Then 'Shutter D.Lock'. Set it to 'Disabled'.

June 15th, 2008, 05:00 AM	#12
Henrik Joensen Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Antwerpen - Belgium Posts: 54	Sign of relief....and a new round of experiment - set customs key 1/2 to none and disabled Shtr D. Lock indeed made the pain disappear. Many thanks.