Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-15
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2 BRIGHT (brightness) control
This control adjusts the picture brightness on the viewfinder screen. It
has no effect on the camera output signal.
3 CONTRAST control
This control adjusts the picture contrast on the viewfinder screen. It has
no effect on the camera output signal.
4 PEAKING control
This control adjusts the sharpness of the picture on the viewfinder screen
to make focusing easier. It has no effect on the camera output signal.
5 ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch
This switch controls the zebra pattern on the viewfinder screen.
ON: The zebra pattern
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is displayed and stays.
OFF: No zebra pattern is displayed.
MOMENT: The zebra pattern is displayed and stays for 5 to 6 seconds.
The zebra pattern is factory set to indicate picture areas where the
video level is approximately 70%. The setup menu can be used to
specify that areas where the video level is 100% and above are to be
displayed at the same time.
For information about how to set the zebra pattern is to be displayed to indicate
areas of 100% or more, see “4-7-5 Setting the Viewfinder” on page 4-78.
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1) Zebra pattern
The zebra pattern aids in manual iris adjustment by indicating areas of the
picture where the video level is approximately 70% and 100% and above.