Zebra

You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness.

  1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Shooting Assist] - [Zebra] - desired setting.

Descriptions of menu items

Off:
Does not display the zebra pattern.
(70):
Displays the zebra pattern over the part of an image that exceeds the brightness level of about 70 IRE.
(100):
Displays the zebra pattern over the part of an image that exceeds the brightness level of about 100 IRE.

IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers) is a measure of the video signal level that is used as the bases of brightness; the reference level (pedestal level) is set to 0 (%) and the maximum level (completely white level) is set to 100 (%).

Note

  • With a subject that exceeds a brightness level of 100 IRE, the image may become overexposed.

Hint

  • The zebra pattern will not be recorded with the image.