View Full Version : Zebra Levels, Choosing
sundance44ANCE44
08-11-2007, 06:46 AM
I'VE HAD MY XL2 FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW AND AM STILL STRUGGLING TO GET IT DIALED IN. SEEMS MY GL2 WAS A MORE FORGIVING CAMERA. I UNDERSTAND ZEBRA LEVELS GIVE YOU A SNAPSHOT ON HOW YOUR EXPOSURE LEVELS ARE AND I USE IT ALL THE TIME GENERALLY ADJUSTING TILL I JUST BARELY GET RID OF THE STRIPES ON ALL BUT THE MOST WHITE OR REFLECTIVE SURFACES. A ZEBRA OF 90 SEEMS TO BE THE MOST COMMON SETTING FROM PEOPLE I HAVE TALKED WITH SO WHATS WITH ALL THOSE LOWER ZEBRA LEVELS YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM AND HOW OR WHEN WOULD THEY BE USED???
THX FOR ANY INPUT:engel017:
PS: SORRY ABOUT USING CAPS
VIDEOMIKE
08-16-2007, 11:57 PM
Skin tone shouldn't exceed 85%. Some people may want to key on that setting.
sundance44ANCE44
08-17-2007, 07:21 AM
The Salt Water I Swallowed Has Trashed My Brain, So If Filming People, Say Close Up With Zebra Set At 85 I Would Want To Stop Down The Lens To The Point Where The Zebra Pattern Disappears??
Thx Again
VIDEOMIKE
08-17-2007, 12:47 PM
Absolutely correct.
BTW did you see the "Reality pirate show" Pirate Masters. Can be seen at CBS.com
Got me cought up in old sailing memories. Plan to take a cruise to the Carribian in December or Febuary when it get my passport. Spelling not my strong point.
sundance44ANCE44
08-17-2007, 01:05 PM
Did The Mexican Riviera Cruise In April And Loved It, First Time On A Ship That Wasnt Painted Grey And Where They Brought Me The Food. Definately Worth The Money. You'll Have A Great Time