Viewing Auto Gain at DVinfo.net

Simon Denny · December 18th, 2007, 02:04 PM

Can I view what the camera wants for Auto Gain? Much like the iris control.
I would'nt have a clue what the camera wants and this used to be a great reference point for me with the PD170.

Cheers
Simon

Ben Winter · December 21st, 2007, 01:26 PM

Unfortunately no. But take it from me and a lot of other users here that you don't want anything above 3dB, and what you want is much more important. If zebras are telling you things are a bit dark, bump the gain up a little, but in general, look elsewhere to brighten up your image. Ideally gain should not be used at all, and at worst, as a last resort, at 3 dB.

Adam Gold · December 21st, 2007, 02:22 PM

You can also set the maximum amount of gain you're willing to allow in a Picture Profile and just use that all the time...

December 18th, 2007, 02:04 PM	#1
Simon Denny Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,409	Viewing Auto Gain Can I view what the camera wants for Auto Gain? Much like the iris control. I would'nt have a clue what the camera wants and this used to be a great reference point for me with the PD170. Cheers Simon

December 21st, 2007, 01:26 PM	#2
Ben Winter Trustee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,675 Images: 1	Unfortunately no. But take it from me and a lot of other users here that you don't want anything above 3dB, and what you want is much more important. If zebras are telling you things are a bit dark, bump the gain up a little, but in general, look elsewhere to brighten up your image. Ideally gain should not be used at all, and at worst, as a last resort, at 3 dB. __________________ BenWinter.com

December 21st, 2007, 02:22 PM	#3
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	You can also set the maximum amount of gain you're willing to allow in a Picture Profile and just use that all the time...