Manually adjusting the gain with the XF300/305

Article ID: ART109769 | Date published: 05/11/2015 | Date last updated: 08/17/2015
 

Description

Manually adjusting the gain with the XF300/305

Solution

Manual Gain Control

Set the AGC switch to OFF to set the gain manually. You can select one of 3 preset gain levels (L: low, M: middle, H: high) to which you can independently assign gain values. You can also fine tune the gain in .5 dB increments.

To assign gain values to the [GAIN] switch positions.

  1. In the <MENU> under <CAMERA SETUP> select <GAIN>.
  2. Select [L], [M], or [H] and then press <SET>.
  3. Select the desired gain level.
    - To fine tune the gain, select [FINE TUNING] and then select the desired gain level.
    - Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the other switch positions as necessary.

Available Gain Levels

Setting

Description

-6.0 dB, -3.0 dB For the lowest noise recordings when recording indoor, low-light or low-contrast scenes.
0.0 dB For lifelike night scenes or scenes under artificial lighting.
3.0 dB, 6.0 dB, 12.0 dB, 18.0 dB, 21.0 dB, 33.0 dB Increases the brightness in indoor or low-light scenes that are especially dark
[FINE TUNING] 0.0 - 21.0 dB Select [FINE TUNING] to adjust the gain in .5 dB increments.

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