Does anyone know a way to increase the dynamic range of the video with a Z7? It seems that there is very little between good proper exposure and hotspots- and that they only way to prevent hotspots is to under expose.

Using the ND filters tends to flatten out these sorts of problems.

Also go into the Picture-Profiles, you can play around with the lows-mids-highs and even the colors in there to tweak the look you're looking for.

Vortex Media's Z7U training DVD offers a number of tips and suggested PP settings to control the exposure.

Vortex Media: VIDEO & PHOTO Tools and Training (http://www.vortexmedia.com/DVD_Z7U.html)

Just offer advice.

Advertising your products and services is not allowed on this forum - however subtle.

Just offer advice.
Advertising your products and services is not allowed on this forum - however subtle.

It is if you are a paying advertiser and help fund the operation of this forum. Vortex Media is a DVInfo.net sponsor.
I'd say about 90% of the questions on this forum (plus more) are answered in Vortex Media's training DVD, so taking a moment to remind people about the video IS offering advice.

I have used the Vortex video and I have found it useful and worth the time spent in viewing it. I am not comfortable with someone advertising, but in this case I would say that the information provided in the video is really good advice from someone who has used the camera.

Advertising your products and services is not allowed on this forum - however subtle.I'm the sole person who establishes policy for this site.

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