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Key to the matrix and gamma curve numbers used in the paint menu:
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EBU matrix is recommended, or ITU-709 preferred by BBC R&D.
o Matrix off will give an acceptable but desaturated look.
o Standard Gamma curve 4 has a high initial gain, and is useful if going through a grading
process during post production.
Matrix Std. Gamma Film Gamma
1 SMPTE-240M Digi Beta (3x) 5248
2 ITU-709 MPTE 240M (4x) 5245
3 SMPTE Wide ITU 709 (4.5x) 5293
4 NTSC BBC (5x) 5296
5 EBU
6 ITU-609
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The lens mount is the standard 2/3” bayonet mount, and all the main manufacturers provide a range
of HD lenses, in film style and EFP variants, plus several sets of primes. You can of course use SD
lenses on HD cameras, and they’ll function perfectly well. It does seem a bit like buying a very
expensive hi-fi system and using some cheap speakers though.
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There is no particular problem with back focus on the ‘750 / 730, or the ‘F900. It’s a slightly more
precise adjustment, because of the smaller circle of confusion of HD, but the principle is the same as
SD.
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There are three options available:
• HDVF-20W Monochrome tube monocular. (Flicker / blur in progressive mode can be
exaggerated in the viewfinder.)
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HDVF-C30W Colour LCD monocular (Needs version 1.70+ AT and SS software. No
mounting point for front mic.)
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HDVF-C750 Colour LCD 6.5” (Useful sidemount bracket which attaches to VCT-14
tripod plate is available from Dowling Design: http://ddesign.co.uk/)
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A complete list of menu items is attached. The ops manual and volume 1 of the maintenance guide
will tell you what each item does, but you may find the list useful to note down your preferred
settings.
A suggestion is offered where something other than the factory preset will give good results.
Values in square brackets [ ] are suggestions that will give a set up appropriate for film transfer when
using the pre-knee ‘fix’ option in the DCC page of the maintenance menu, which is available with
software V2.0 onwards
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Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document, no responsibility can be accepted
for consequential loss resulting from any error contained in it. Software versions change regularly. Please check
that your pictures look the way you want them to on a properly set up monitor when entering new settings.