HVR-A1 peaking at DVinfo.net

Duane Burleson · May 21st, 2007, 02:07 PM

When this camera has peaking turned on, does this appear in the viewfinder, LCD or both?

Thanks,

Duane

Victor Wilcox · May 21st, 2007, 07:30 PM

It appears to display in both. I've been using my A1U since November, and have had no success using peeking. Maybe it's me, but I've found very few instances where I could see peeking. I've tried all color variations with no usable results. Disappointing, since I could realy use the help focusing. Although I dream of a FX7 or V1U, I'm pleased with the results I've obtained in good lighting. I use it to shoot weddings, so it's a big challenge at the reception, even with an on camera light.

Darren Cole · May 22nd, 2007, 08:36 PM

I have an AIU. what is the peaking setting used for. I have never used it before but just seeing if it is something that would help or not.

Victor Wilcox · May 24th, 2007, 05:57 PM

Peeking is a focus aid. I creates a colored border (white, red or yellow) around items which are in focus. I've found it difficult to see (you need the right color for the background), but I'm starting to get the hang of it. You need an edge with good contrast. If you can't stop recording, to use expanded focus, it can help with manual focus in a pitch. I haven't used it enough to have confidence in it yet. I'll continue to experiment.

Duane Burleson · May 27th, 2007, 01:59 PM

Thanks much for your replies.

To continue, I understand that the A1 can set the viewfinder to black and white, have any of you tried peaking with it set this way? Does it work better when set to black and white.

To continue viewfinder questions, can expand focus be used when the camera is recording or only when the camera is in standby? The way I'm understanding the manual expand focus is only available in standby mode. I hope not.

Also, expand focus is available on the HC1 but peaking is not, correct?

Duane

John McManimie · May 27th, 2007, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duane Burleson

Thanks much for your replies.

Also, expand focus is available on the HC1 but peaking is not, correct?

Duane

There is a peaking function available on ther HDR-HC1 (during expanded focus press SET and ON to show peaking). It isn't as extensive as the peaking function on the HVR-A1U.

Victor Wilcox · May 27th, 2007, 04:29 PM

Unfortunately, expanded focus only works in standby.

I've never used the view finder in b/w.

Darren Cole · May 28th, 2007, 09:56 AM

oh thanks for letting me know whats up. I will have to play around with that setting next time I am using my cam.

Duane Burleson · May 28th, 2007, 12:38 PM

I was just wondering whether the peaking stood out more if the viewfinder was in black and white.

Duane

May 21st, 2007, 02:07 PM	#1
Duane Burleson Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan Posts: 105	HVR-A1 peaking When this camera has peaking turned on, does this appear in the viewfinder, LCD or both? Thanks, Duane

May 21st, 2007, 07:30 PM	#2
Victor Wilcox Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Iron Horse Guest Ranch, Waller County, TX Posts: 340	A1U Peaking It appears to display in both. I've been using my A1U since November, and have had no success using peeking. Maybe it's me, but I've found very few instances where I could see peeking. I've tried all color variations with no usable results. Disappointing, since I could realy use the help focusing. Although I dream of a FX7 or V1U, I'm pleased with the results I've obtained in good lighting. I use it to shoot weddings, so it's a big challenge at the reception, even with an on camera light. __________________ Vic Wilcox, http://wilcoxvideoproductions.com/Default.aspx Sony FDR-AX100, DJI Phantom 4 Pro, GoPro Hero 8 Blk, Vegas Pro 15, DaVinci Resolve 18

May 24th, 2007, 05:57 PM	#4
Victor Wilcox Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Iron Horse Guest Ranch, Waller County, TX Posts: 340	Peeking is a focus aid. I creates a colored border (white, red or yellow) around items which are in focus. I've found it difficult to see (you need the right color for the background), but I'm starting to get the hang of it. You need an edge with good contrast. If you can't stop recording, to use expanded focus, it can help with manual focus in a pitch. I haven't used it enough to have confidence in it yet. I'll continue to experiment. __________________ Vic Wilcox, http://wilcoxvideoproductions.com/Default.aspx Sony FDR-AX100, DJI Phantom 4 Pro, GoPro Hero 8 Blk, Vegas Pro 15, DaVinci Resolve 18

May 27th, 2007, 04:29 PM	#7
Victor Wilcox Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Iron Horse Guest Ranch, Waller County, TX Posts: 340	Unfortunately, expanded focus only works in standby. I've never used the view finder in b/w. __________________ Vic Wilcox, http://wilcoxvideoproductions.com/Default.aspx Sony FDR-AX100, DJI Phantom 4 Pro, GoPro Hero 8 Blk, Vegas Pro 15, DaVinci Resolve 18

May 22nd, 2007, 08:36 PM	#3
Darren Cole Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 30	I have an AIU. what is the peaking setting used for. I have never used it before but just seeing if it is something that would help or not.

May 27th, 2007, 01:59 PM	#5
Duane Burleson Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan Posts: 105	Thanks much for your replies. To continue, I understand that the A1 can set the viewfinder to black and white, have any of you tried peaking with it set this way? Does it work better when set to black and white. To continue viewfinder questions, can expand focus be used when the camera is recording or only when the camera is in standby? The way I'm understanding the manual expand focus is only available in standby mode. I hope not. Also, expand focus is available on the HC1 but peaking is not, correct? Duane

May 28th, 2007, 09:56 AM	#8
Darren Cole Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 30	oh thanks for letting me know whats up. I will have to play around with that setting next time I am using my cam.

May 28th, 2007, 12:38 PM	#9
Duane Burleson Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan Posts: 105	I was just wondering whether the peaking stood out more if the viewfinder was in black and white. Duane