Adjusting the light intensity (ND filter)
The ND filter allows you to record images clearly under too bright conditions.
- Set the ND FILTER switch to MANUAL, and then select the appropriate ND FILTER position.
- OFF:
- Cancels the ND filter function.
- 1:
- Reduces the light intensity to 1/4.
- 2:
- Reduces the light intensity to 1/16.
- 3:
- Reduces the light intensity to 1/64.
When adjusting the IRIS (aperture) automatically
When the ND filter indicator flashes, change the ND FILTER switch position setting accordingly. The ND filter indicator will be lit solid.
Hint
- If you set the IRIS (aperture) too narrow to record a bright object, diffraction phenomenon may prevent you from focusing on the object. (Diffraction is a normal phenomenon on any video camera.) Using the ND filter allows you to suppress this phenomenon and obtain a better recording result.
Note
- If you change the ND filter setting during recording, the movie and sound may be distorted.
- While adjusting the IRIS (aperture) manually, the ND filter icon will not flash even when the ND filter setting needs adjusting.