Zebra (HDR-CX570E/ CX580E/ CX580VE/ PJ580E/ PJ580VE/ PJ600E/ PJ600VE)

You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness. The zebra pattern will not be recorded with the image.
  1. [Camera/Mic] [Shooting Assist] [Zebra].

  1. Select the desired item.


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