Panasonic NV-DS15EN - Adjusting the Iris (F Number) Manually

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Adjusting the Iris (F Number) Manually
To achieve special creative effects or to cope with special
lighting situations, you can adjust the iris (F number)
manuaity.
1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL].
The [MNL] Indication appears.
2 Prese the [PUSH] Dial until the [F] Indication
appears.
You can change between the Iris (F Number), the
Manual White Balance (*4 102) and the Shutter Speed
(-4108) Indication by repeatedly pressing the [PUSH]
Dial.
3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the Iris.
Range of Iris Ad)ustment
CLOSE (Closed) ^ F16...F1,6 —>
OP (Opened)+0 dB...OP+18 dB
The nearer to [CLOSE] a value you select, the dariter the
picture becomes.
The nearer to [OP+18 dB] a value you select, the brighter the
picnire becomes.
The figures with +dB show the Gain>up value. If you increase
the value too much, the picture quality deteriorates.
Returning to the Normal Iris Value (F Number)
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
•increasing the Galn-up value also increases the graininess
of the picture.
•Depending on the zoom magnification, some iris values may
not be displayed.
•Manually adjusting the shutter speed after performing
manual iris adjustment changes the iris back to automatic
adjustment. Therefore, if you want to adjust both the shutter
speed and iris manually, be sure to adjust the shutter speed
first. (-> 106)
•When using any of the Programme AE Modes 82), it is
not possible to adjust the iris.
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