Zebra, Peaking, Histogram – Sony NEX-VG900 User Manual

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Tips

Positioning the subject at the cross point of the

guide frame makes a balanced composition.

The outer frame of [Guide Frame] shows the

display area of a TV which is not compatible

with full pixel display.

Zebra

You can display a zebra pattern as a guide

for adjusting brightness. The zebra pattern

will not be recorded with the image.

 Off

Does not display the zebra pattern.

On

and the brightness level appear on the

screen. Adjust the brightness level with +/-.

Notes

With a subject that exceeds a brightness level of

100 IRE, the image may become overexposed.

Tips

IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers) is a measure

of the video signal level that is used as the bases

of brightness; the reference level (pedestal

level) is set to 0 (%) and the maximum level

(completely white level) is set to 100 (%).

Peaking

 On/Off

When you select [On],

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appears and you can display an

image on the screen with its outlines

enhanced. This function helps you to adjust

the focus. The default setting is [Off].

 Color

You can select peaking color from [White],

[Red] and [Yellow]. The default setting is

[White].

 Level

You can select a peaking sensitivity from

[High], [Middle] and [Low]. The default

setting is [Middle].

Notes

The outlines of the recorded images to the

media are not enhanced.

Tips

You can focus more easily using this function in

combination with the expanded focus function

(p. 41).

Histogram

You can display a histogram (graphic

display of the distribution of tones within

an image), to guide you when adjusting

exposure. The histogram will not be

recorded.

 Off

Does not display the histogram.

On

Displays the histogram with a line indicating

the brightness level 100.

On[Zebra Point]

Displays the histogram with lines indicating

the brightness level set with [Zebra] () and

the brightness level 100 ().

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The left area of the histogram represents darker

areas of the picture, while the right represents

brighter areas.

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Darker

Brightness

Brighter

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