Panasonic F10 MARK II - Page 48

TO PRODUCE THE BEST COLOUR VIDEO PRO-
GRAM
The F10 MARK II has been designed for normal illumination
of 140 footcandles (1,400 lux) at F4.0.
({lumination does not mean the light intensity of the light
source, but the brightness of the scene where the object is
located. An illumination of 140 footcandles (1,400 lux) is
standard.
Rough Values of Brightness
The figures in this table are approximate values for reference.
o Lighting
Indoor-Lighting
o Normal illumination : Approx. 140 footcandles (1,400
lux)
o Keep sufficient distance between the lights and the object
to get uniform illumination.
o Maintain as much brightness as possible behind the object.
o Minimize object shadows.
These are the fundamentals for reducing the contrast ratio.
To emphasize a three-dimensional effect or to add depth, use
additional spot lights.
Front Light and Back Light
When using your camera outdoors, use it preferably with the sun
behind you. Using your camera with the sun in front of you not
only makes for difficult aperture ring adjustment, but creates a
video signal with too much contrast and subdued colour. If
possible, zoom in on your object to fill the screen. Following
these simple steps assures that your camera wil! produce natural
colour programs,
Back light
140 footcandles
(1,400 Lux)
Key light
Base light
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