Lighting – Kodak DVC323 User Manual

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Lighting

Follow these lighting hints to capture quality pictures and videos:

✔

Use plenty of light

Since lighting conditions vary depending on wall color, the use of lamp
shades, and many other factors, refer to the following table for some
guidelines.

✔

Place the lights behind and near the camera so they shine toward the
subject

✔

Do not mix light types (for example, fluorescent and incandescent, or
incandescent and daylight)

✔

Avoid aiming the camera at bright lights or windows

Light Type

Good

(100 lux)

Very Good

(200 lux)

Excellent

(400 lux)

100W incandescent

7 ft.*

4 ft.*

3 ft.*

40W incandescent

3 ft.*

2 ft.*

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34W Cool White Deluxe Fluorescent

8 ft.*

5 ft.*

3 ft.*

*This is the recommended distance when pointing a desk lamp (with a

reflector and no shade) at the subject. If you use another type of lamp,
move it closer to the subject.

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