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Mark Moreve · March 9th, 2011, 03:46 PM

Hi
Anybody know of anyone making Custom Picture settings for the XF305?
Mark

Jeff Anselmo · March 11th, 2011, 12:33 PM

Hi Mark,

These are from Brian:

CP files for Canon XF Cameras - Canon XF Video 300/305/100/105 forum on Vimeo

I've been using Doug Jensen's CP files (but don't have that info on hand at the moment). For low light settings, I usually turn off CP and adjust in post.

Best,

Matt Ford · March 11th, 2011, 01:10 PM

I have DJ's CP file. Good DR but if I remember correctly his sharpness is way up? The consensus seems to be going the other way from what I read on this forum to avoid IQ issues.. I think mine are at -3 this week!

Nick Wilcox-Brown · March 11th, 2011, 02:50 PM

I run my new XF305 at the 'BBC' settings created by Alan Roberts. Nice and neutral, not too sharp. Great for general use and far nicer than the camera default.

Let me know if you want a CP file.

Robin Davies-Rollinson · March 11th, 2011, 04:10 PM

I've got my camera set up to Alan's BBC setting as well - (since I spend most of my time at BBC Wales, it's only natural...)
It does indeed give a good neutral look, which can easily be treated in post if required., though I tend to keep the look as it is.

Didi Schoeman · March 15th, 2011, 07:58 AM

Dear Nick

I would be interested in the BBC's CP file settings. Do you know whether the settings would work on a Canon XLH1 camera? We will be using both a XLH1 with Nanon-Flash and an XF305... my aim is to try and get a neutral look for both cameras to better match intercutting in post.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Best regards

Didi Schoeman

Lou Bruno · March 15th, 2011, 10:59 AM

I have one of the setting designated as a "BBC" profile. However, I punched-up the color gain a few notches as I felt the material appears a little flat for my taste. All in all, a great setting.

Antony Michael Wilson · March 15th, 2011, 11:34 AM

The BBC profile is definitely too sharp, as Lou and I have been discussing on another thread here. Alan's settings work well on static objects (such as a zone plate chart) and are an excellent starting point but if there's fine patterns and motion (!) involved in any way, the detail does need to come down even further to allow for baseband 1080i viewing or SD down-converts.

Nick Wilcox-Brown · March 15th, 2011, 03:38 PM

Hi Didi,

Ohers have said that it is possible to use the CP files on other cameras and it may be worth trying and then doing a side by side comparison.

Alternatively, the XHG-1 is effectively the same as your XLH1 with a fixed lens and I would be inclined to use Alan's settings for that camera. They are towards the end of this pdf: http://bit.ly/gnVe4b

Lou Bruno · March 15th, 2011, 06:40 PM

I tried to transfer the files from my XF-300 to the XF-100, but to no avail via the 300's SD card.

The best suggestion is to copy down the profile settings from the Canon Pro series, both past and current, and manually enter the profiles- then save to the SD card.

Didi Schoeman · March 16th, 2011, 07:06 AM

Thanks Nick, will have a look at those and play around with various settings.

Andy Solaini · March 17th, 2011, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Wilcox-Brown

Hi Didi,

Ohers have said that it is possible to use the CP files on other cameras and it may be worth trying and then doing a side by side comparison.

Alternatively, the XHG-1 is effectively the same as your XLH1 with a fixed lens and I would be inclined to use Alan's settings for that camera. They are towards the end of this pdf: http://bit.ly/gnVe4b

Are the settings mentioned in the pdf ones that produce the best clips to edit with (ie a but more neutral) or are they to produce the best/most realistic looking clips straight out of the camera? I find my XF300 produces clips that are quite uncontrasty and unsaturated straight out of the camera but I am looking for settings to make them look realistic straight off. I tend to try and minimise my time editing if I possibly can.

Nick Wilcox-Brown · March 17th, 2011, 04:50 AM

Andy,

Better looking than the standard 'look' but neutral enough to work well for post-production. If you want a more finished look, then try some of the CPs that have been created by users.

Andy Solaini · March 17th, 2011, 04:58 AM

Nick I have searched but with no success for user made CPs. Any idea where I can find any?

Nick Wilcox-Brown · March 17th, 2011, 09:33 AM

CP files for Canon XF Cameras - Canon XF Video 300/305/100/105 forum on Vimeo

March 9th, 2011, 03:46 PM	#1
Mark Moreve Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: london Posts: 125	Custom Picture settings Hi Anybody know of anyone making Custom Picture settings for the XF305? Mark

March 11th, 2011, 12:33 PM	#2
Jeff Anselmo Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 566	Re: Custom Picture settings Hi Mark, These are from Brian: CP files for Canon XF Cameras - Canon XF Video 300/305/100/105 forum on Vimeo I've been using Doug Jensen's CP files (but don't have that info on hand at the moment). For low light settings, I usually turn off CP and adjust in post. Best, __________________ --JA

March 11th, 2011, 01:10 PM	#3
Matt Ford Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London Posts: 53	Re: Custom Picture settings I have DJ's CP file. Good DR but if I remember correctly his sharpness is way up? The consensus seems to be going the other way from what I read on this forum to avoid IQ issues.. I think mine are at -3 this week!

March 11th, 2011, 02:50 PM	#4
Nick Wilcox-Brown Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 231	Re: Custom Picture settings I run my new XF305 at the 'BBC' settings created by Alan Roberts. Nice and neutral, not too sharp. Great for general use and far nicer than the camera default. Let me know if you want a CP file. __________________ Nick Wilcox-Brown, Film-maker and Photographer https://nickwb.com https://wildphotographer.co.uk

March 11th, 2011, 04:10 PM	#5
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	Re: Custom Picture settings I've got my camera set up to Alan's BBC setting as well - (since I spend most of my time at BBC Wales, it's only natural...) It does indeed give a good neutral look, which can easily be treated in post if required., though I tend to keep the look as it is. __________________ TV Director / Cameraman

March 15th, 2011, 07:58 AM	#6
Didi Schoeman Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tzaneen South Africa Posts: 76	Re: Custom Picture settings Dear Nick I would be interested in the BBC's CP file settings. Do you know whether the settings would work on a Canon XLH1 camera? We will be using both a XLH1 with Nanon-Flash and an XF305... my aim is to try and get a neutral look for both cameras to better match intercutting in post. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Best regards Didi Schoeman __________________ Didi Schoeman ProAfrica Television & Video Productions

March 15th, 2011, 10:59 AM	#7
Lou Bruno Go Cycle Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 815	Re: Custom Picture settings I have one of the setting designated as a "BBC" profile. However, I punched-up the color gain a few notches as I felt the material appears a little flat for my taste. All in all, a great setting. __________________ Lou Bruno

March 15th, 2011, 11:34 AM	#8
Antony Michael Wilson Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 343	Re: Custom Picture settings The BBC profile is definitely too sharp, as Lou and I have been discussing on another thread here. Alan's settings work well on static objects (such as a zone plate chart) and are an excellent starting point but if there's fine patterns and motion (!) involved in any way, the detail does need to come down even further to allow for baseband 1080i viewing or SD down-converts.

March 15th, 2011, 03:38 PM	#9
Nick Wilcox-Brown Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 231	Re: Custom Picture settings Hi Didi, Ohers have said that it is possible to use the CP files on other cameras and it may be worth trying and then doing a side by side comparison. Alternatively, the XHG-1 is effectively the same as your XLH1 with a fixed lens and I would be inclined to use Alan's settings for that camera. They are towards the end of this pdf: http://bit.ly/gnVe4b __________________ Nick Wilcox-Brown, Film-maker and Photographer https://nickwb.com https://wildphotographer.co.uk

March 15th, 2011, 06:40 PM	#10
Lou Bruno Go Cycle Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 815	Re: Custom Picture settings I tried to transfer the files from my XF-300 to the XF-100, but to no avail via the 300's SD card. The best suggestion is to copy down the profile settings from the Canon Pro series, both past and current, and manually enter the profiles- then save to the SD card. __________________ Lou Bruno

March 16th, 2011, 07:06 AM	#11
Didi Schoeman Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tzaneen South Africa Posts: 76	Re: Custom Picture settings Thanks Nick, will have a look at those and play around with various settings. __________________ Didi Schoeman ProAfrica Television & Video Productions

March 17th, 2011, 04:50 AM	#13
Nick Wilcox-Brown Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 231	Re: Custom Picture settings Andy, Better looking than the standard 'look' but neutral enough to work well for post-production. If you want a more finished look, then try some of the CPs that have been created by users. __________________ Nick Wilcox-Brown, Film-maker and Photographer https://nickwb.com https://wildphotographer.co.uk

March 17th, 2011, 04:58 AM	#14
Andy Solaini Major Player Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 223	Re: Custom Picture settings Nick I have searched but with no success for user made CPs. Any idea where I can find any?

March 17th, 2011, 09:33 AM	#15
Nick Wilcox-Brown Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 231	Re: Custom Picture settings CP files for Canon XF Cameras - Canon XF Video 300/305/100/105 forum on Vimeo __________________ Nick Wilcox-Brown, Film-maker and Photographer https://nickwb.com https://wildphotographer.co.uk