PP or knee setting to minimise highlight issues? at DVinfo.net
DV Info Net

Go Back   DV Info Net > Sony XAVC / XDCAM / NXCAM / AVCHD / HDV / DV Camera Systems > Sony Digital Cinema Camera Systems > Sony NXCAM NEX-FS100 CineAlta

Sony NXCAM NEX-FS100 CineAlta
An interchangeable lens AVCHD camcorder using E-Mount lenses.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old August 4th, 2012, 03:26 AM   #1
Major Player
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: bendigo, australia
Posts: 204
PP or knee setting to minimise highlight issues?

Hi there.

Im using the FS100 with a sal1650 lens and a vari-ND.

In in my first few shoots with the FS100, Im realising that its much easier to blow highlights with this thing than other cameras Im used to using. Of course this is a learning curve for me and something I need to work on.

I'd like to know what PP settings (one of the recipe's already around maybe?) and/ or knee settings other users have their camera set at which may help manage highlights and reduce the camera's sensitivity to them a little?

Thanks

Jamie
Jamie Roberts is offline   Reply With Quote
Old August 5th, 2012, 04:31 AM   #2
Regular Crew
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Germany
Posts: 176
Re: PP or knee setting to minimise highlight issues?

Have you tried my PPs?

4 new Picture Profiles for the FS100 2.0 Frank Glencairn

best, Frank
Frank Glencairn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old August 5th, 2012, 05:57 AM   #3
Major Player
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: bendigo, australia
Posts: 204
Re: PP or knee setting to minimise highlight issues?

I did. I've since adjusted one of them (not sure which one) to try and control highlights better.

Which one of your do you suggest for external shooting?

Cheers
Jamie Roberts is offline   Reply With Quote
Old August 12th, 2012, 11:00 AM   #4
Regular Crew
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Posts: 144
Re: PP or knee setting to minimise highlight issues?

i also have the same problem
I try the 4 of these pp too
can anyone tell which parameter to adjust for highlight, it's so blow compare to 5D if there is light behind the object.
Thomas Wong is offline   Reply With Quote
Old August 12th, 2012, 11:34 AM   #5
Inner Circle
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Efland NC, USA
Posts: 2,322
Re: PP or knee setting to minimise highlight issues?

What editing system are you using and how are you bringing the files into the system?

If you are using a system that utilizes QuickTime to bring in the AVCHD video you may be suffering from an issue with QT and with how it handles video over 100% (superwhites).

Can you give some additional info about one of you problem setups?

If you enable Zebras at 100+ are you seeing any zebra on the monitor?
__________________
http://www.LandYachtMedia.com
Chris Medico is offline   Reply With Quote
Old September 15th, 2012, 05:01 AM   #6
Trustee
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Berkshire, UK
Posts: 1,562
Re: PP or knee setting to minimise highlight issues?

+1 for the fact that your highlights are probably okay in-camera, just need to be pulled down in post.

Check your raw footage in your NLE's WFM - you'll need to adjust any superwhites down to 100% white or they'll get clipped on output.

As soon as you get involved in SuperWhites, every shot needs some adjustment. CineGammas include 'special case' versions that won't use Super Whites so the footage can go 'straight to air', but if you're trying to eke out the last drops of performance in this price class of camera, the cost is a little work in post.
__________________
Director/Editor - MDMA Ltd: Write, Shoot, Edit, Publish - mattdavis.pro
EX1 x2, C100 --> FCPX & PPro6
Matt Davis is offline   Reply
Reply

DV Info Net refers all where-to-buy and where-to-rent questions exclusively to these trusted full line dealers and rental houses...

B&H Photo Video
(866) 521-7381
New York, NY USA

Scan Computers Int. Ltd.
+44 0871-472-4747
Bolton, Lancashire UK


DV Info Net also encourages you to support local businesses and buy from an authorized dealer in your neighborhood.
  You are here: DV Info Net > Sony XAVC / XDCAM / NXCAM / AVCHD / HDV / DV Camera Systems > Sony Digital Cinema Camera Systems > Sony NXCAM NEX-FS100 CineAlta

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

 



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:02 PM.


DV Info Net -- Real Names, Real People, Real Info!
1998-2024 The Digital Video Information Network