HVX Questions...

Take_1

Take_1

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OK. I've been playing with my new HVX for a couple of weeks now and I have 1 or 2 questions that I haven't been able to resolve on my own.

1.) When NOT shooting to P2 cards (using FS-100 only) the red icon keeps flashing in the LCD its driving me nuts. Can I turn this off somewhere?

2.) The LCD looks like its blowing out highlights (even though the zebras aren't going off yet). As well I find that the LCD is more fussy to seeing clearly when not at a perfect viewing angle (regardless of shooting in SD or HD). Actually, I find that the LCD on my DVX100A superior to work with by comparison.

I have used 2 HVX's now and both displays performed similarly. Aside from purchasing an expensive Marshall monitor what are some of you doing to cope with these problems in the LCD to ensure good imaging when the gig is run and gun?


Thanks.:smile:
 
Not sure about Q1 as I dont use a FS
For Q2, are you sure you have the Zebras on? It can be a bit confusing when hitting the zebra button as it will go through the different settings and you could get to "marker on" which would mean your zebras are off. One thing I find useful for run and gun is to set the EVF detail to on and then turn off the color on the viewfinder and use it to shoot with. It seems to be easier to focus in B&W. Then I only open the LCD if I need to check the color temp.
 
1) not that I know of.

2) could very well be doing so. Calibrate it for brightness & contrast when using the color bars. And yes, pretty much everyone says that they prefer the DVX100A LCD over the one on the DVX100B & HVX200.

But for judging exposure, it's a non-issue. If you're trying to judge exposure by what the image looks like in a camera's LCD, you're begging for a world of hurt anyway. You just can't rely on these LCDs to deliver an accurate image. Use your zebras, that's what they're there for, and they'll be infinitely more useful for telling you about overexposure.
 
ozduc said:
For Q2, are you sure you have the Zebras on? It can be a bit confusing when hitting the zebra button as it will go through the different settings and you could get to "marker on" which would mean your zebras are off. One thing I find useful for run and gun is to set the EVF detail to on and then turn off the color on the viewfinder and use it to shoot with. It seems to be easier to focus in B&W. Then I only open the LCD if I need to check the color temp.
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Yes the zebras are definately on as is the EVF detail. Your suggestion to use the viewfinder and to use it in B&W might be what I will have to do. I just got used to using the LCD with the DVX100A as it was quite good.
 
Barry_Green said:
But for judging exposure, it's a non-issue. If you're trying to judge exposure by what the image looks like in a camera's LCD, you're begging for a world of hurt anyway. You just can't rely on these LCDs to deliver an accurate image. Use your zebras, that's what they're there for, and they'll be infinitely more useful for telling you about overexposure.
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That's pretty much what I expected. Trust the zebras. Currently I have them set to what you suggested in your book and Bootcamp DVDs 70% and 105%.

Thanks Barry.
 
80 and 105 I believe it is, isn't it? Anyways, that's what mine are set at.

Read the sticky on focusing by Barry. It is a good one, and will help you a lot. Once you get use to using the focus assist, and some other things, you will find better, and more consistent results, as well as more confidence that you can acheive them. Definitely don't trust the auto focus when shooting 24p modes.

The best option is an external monitor. I haven't tried them, but I have had my eye on Varizoom's line of external monitors. They run in the 500 price range, if I remember correctly. But, maybe not to useful for the run and gun type situation that you are describing. You might do some searching around on them, if the Marshall's are out of your price range. They could be a viable alternative. At least for focusing. But, like I said, I haven't gotten my hands on one. Just been scoping them for a little while now.

Jason
 
Thanks for the addon for focusing Jason. :)

pg. 181 Barry's book Zebra 1 at 70% and Zebra 2 105%

I will have to have a look at that monitor I have a feeling I will be needing one fairly soon.
 
The Varizoom monitor that is supposedly suitable for HD focus is $1100 not $400.
THe $400 is a kit that contains a $300 monitor and everything you need to mount it.
For the HVX, good for framing with a 35mm adaptor, but nothing else.

for an on camera, or on camera support monitor hi enough res to focus you are looking at
$1100 for the Varizoom
$1400 for the Marshall
$1600 for the Marshall with the Nebtek modification to take Panasonic batteries.
Once you start researching and comparing the Varizoom and the Marshall you will want the marshall, though I suppose the Varizoom is technically high enough rez to focus with, but the way the Marshall chips work is cleaner and the Marshall is good for color and the Varizoom is not. I should say I have not used the Varizoom, but all of that is from comparing DVinfo users photos of both.
 
Jason Ramsey said:
You're gonna go make me go watch it again now :)
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Never a bad thing. :grin: I learn something new with this camera all the time. Its amazing to me just how much more intricate and deep this camera is compared to the 100A.
 
Just insert a P2 card to get rid of the red blinking light (NO P2 CARD) . . . it could be a "cheaper" 2 or 4 gig variety . . . If your menu settings for EXT are set correctly, the camera will record on the Firestore and NOT the P2 card. Sounds simple and obvious, but it's the only way to get rid of the blinking notice in VF.
 
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