EVF DTL - To be or not to be!

[MadHMC150]

I was hoping you guys would shine some light on the EVF DTL. I understand its purpose is to bring more detail to the dark shades of your capture.

When I turned it on during some darker live footage it seemed to make white hard edges on everything in the LCD. I haven't used it since.

Anyone have experience seeing the difference with the EVF DTL on or off? I cant tell the difference on my 42' tv since it has a dark picture anyways.

Thanks guys... :beer:

 

[pailes]

EVF DTL is only available on the built in LCD of your HMC. It helps you to find the correct focus, it won't be affecting the final image.

 

[Allen Ellis]

Yeah I believe all it does is do a Photoshop-esque "sharpen" filter - I use it a lot when I want to be sure I'm nailing my focus. It works nicely for me

 

[KKeller]

EVF-DTL, or peaking as it used to be called, was the first focus assist

 

[Burners]

I leave it on all the time, sometimes when I switch it off, just to look, I am almost disapointed the image isnt that sharp, you do get used to it after a while.

 

[Ed Kishel]

I understand its purpose is to bring more detail to the dark shades of your capture.

Not your capture. Try page 25 of your manual, it helps out at times

 

[jdsmith19]

I think you might be confusing EVF DTL with DRS (Dynamic Range Stretching).

 

[MadHMC150]

Yes, yes I am.

Now its making more sense... Common, I scanned that manual!

 

[MadHMC150]

Another dumb question I'm sure - DRS is an auto feature?

 

[mcsmooth]

No, it is in the scene settings. Download the PDF of the manual, makes it easier to find info on settings. Keep in mind it only works in 60i/60p modes and there are a few other settings that will keep it from working (it will be greyed out in the menu).