Panasonic AG-HMC152EN User Manual

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Shooting in manual mode (continued)
Adjusting the gain
When the display is dark, increase the gain to 
brighten the display.
GAIN switch
1
  Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to 
2
  Switch the gain with the GAIN switch.
L:
  Set here under normal conditions. (0 dB)
M:
   Increase the gain of the image amplifier.
(The default value is 6 dB.)
H:
   Increase the gain of the image amplifier.
(The default value is 12 dB.)
You can change the M and H gain values 
using the MID GAIN and HIGH GAIN items on 
the setting menu SW MODE screen. 
(Page 88)
If the AGC item on the settings menu AUTO 
SW screen is set to anything other than OFF, 
the gain setting will be set to automatic during 
automatic mode, regardless of the position of 
the GAIN switch. (Page 90)
When a slow shutter speed (1/12) has been 
set, the gain is fixed at 0 dB regardless of the 
GAIN switch setting. (Page 46)
Light intensity adjustments
Use the ND FILTER switch to change the ND Filter 
used (filter to change light intensity).
OFF: 
ND filter is not used.
1/4:  
Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/4.
1/16: 
Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/16.
1/64: 
Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/64.
ND FILTER switch
Adjusting the white balance
In order to reproduce the white accurately, adjust 
the ratio between the three RGB primary colors. If 
the white balance is not adjusted properly, not only 
will the white be reproduced poorly but the color 
tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded.
When you are shooting in manual mode, readjust 
the white balance whenever lighting conditions 
change.
You can save adjustments and reselect them by 
setting the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.
You can also use the preset values.
Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions.
AWB button
WHITE BAL switch