Eyepiece or LCD for setting exposure, focus, etc? at DVinfo.net

Deke Ryland · January 22nd, 2007, 11:58 AM

Is there a preferred screen to use for setting exposure, focus, etc with the A1? What can give me the more accurate reading, the eyepiece or the LCD screen if I do not have a monitor nearby to use? Thanks for your suggestions.

Bill Pryor · January 22nd, 2007, 01:44 PM

If your eyepiece and/or LCD screen are properly adjusted with color bars, you can use them as a pretty good "guesstimate" on exposure, but you need to use your zebras for more accuracy. As far as focus, I normally use the eyepiece; however, with the XH A1, I've found that the LCD is of such high resolution that under some circumstances it's easier to use it for focusing.

January 22nd, 2007, 11:58 AM	#1
Deke Ryland Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 213	Eyepiece or LCD for setting exposure, focus, etc? Is there a preferred screen to use for setting exposure, focus, etc with the A1? What can give me the more accurate reading, the eyepiece or the LCD screen if I do not have a monitor nearby to use? Thanks for your suggestions.

January 22nd, 2007, 01:44 PM	#2
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	If your eyepiece and/or LCD screen are properly adjusted with color bars, you can use them as a pretty good "guesstimate" on exposure, but you need to use your zebras for more accuracy. As far as focus, I normally use the eyepiece; however, with the XH A1, I've found that the LCD is of such high resolution that under some circumstances it's easier to use it for focusing.