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- Page 1 NEX-FS100 Handbook...
- Page 2 The freedom to be professional...
- Page 3 Chapter 1 Shooting-related functions and effects Contents Chapter 2 Special shooting/playback functions Chapter 3 Using with external devices Chapter 4 PICTURE PROFILE...
- Page 4 The AE SHIFT function enables you to shoot at an exposure level that is a little higher or lower than the AE function normally at once. The NEX-FS100 offers auto functions in addition to manual functions to help you out in such situations. Please note the selects.
- Page 5 Shooting-related functions and effects White Balance (WB) WB OUTDOOR LEVEL (white balance outdoor level) for controlling an image’s color tone with white balance To shoot images in correct colors, you need to adjust your camera so that it can capture a white object as white under lighting conditions with different color temperatures.
- Page 6 In this section, we will explain the bokeh effect, one of the NEX-FS100’s unique offerings. By mastering the bokeh effect, you will be able to create new images that were not possible with conventional video camcorders.
- Page 7 Shooting-related functions and effects What is depth of field? Relationship between depth of field and iris value An image that highlights the in-focus main subject against a the depth of field becomes shallower as the iris is being The depth of field becomes shallowest at the maximum iris to make the depth of field shallow and blur the background.
- Page 8 Thanks to its Super 35mm sensor developed specifically for handling moving images, the NEX-FS100 can shoot images at the deeper the depth of field becomes. And the depth of field of field using a telephoto-type lens if you keep the shooting extremely high sensitivity without supplemental lighting even in a dark room or at nighttime.
- Page 9 When you are shooting a dark stage with the NEX-FS100, for example, you can adjust gain to a value that cannot be used with another.
- Page 10 Shooting-related functions and effects ASSIGN : Can be allocated to one of the ASSIGN buttons. Using support functions for obtaining the correct brightness Examples How to set/operate (exposure) level When shooting stage performances, certain color tones 1. Shoot while holding down the PUSH AUTO button. ZEBRA ASSIGN lets you check whether the brightness level for and brightness levels make it difficult to check focus in the 2.
- Page 11 The NEX-FS100 features the E-mount Interchangeable lens system. You can directly attach an E-mount lens from Sony and other lens makers. When you use a Sony E-mount lens, you can grab the NEX-FS100 and start shooting easily because you will have access to electronically controlled AUTO FOCUS, AUTO IRIS and optical image stabilization SteadyShot™...
- Page 12 FS100 allows the use of the largest range of lenses among video cameras in the world. NOTES: There are some E-mount lens adaptors that cannot be attached to the NEX-FS100. Please make sure you try the adaptor or ask sellers about compatibility before making a purchase.
- Page 13 Chapter Special Shooting/ Special shooting/ Playback Functions playback functions ASSIGN : Can be allocated to one of the ASSIGN buttons. SMOOTH SLOW REC (smooth slow recording) lets you shoot S&Q MOTION (Slow & Quick motion) for shooting smooth slow/ smooth slow-motion video quick motion video ASSIGN This feature enables slow-motion recording by capturing...
- Page 14 You need to format flash memory unit HXR-FMU128 when using it for the first time or initializing it. The NEX-FS100 Super 35mm sensor camcorder is a system camera. In addition to allowing lens changes, its simple, box-shaped body is designed to facilitate the use of various peripherals and accessories via screw holes at many places and mechanisms for How to set/operate attaching and detaching a grip, handle and viewfinder.
- Page 15 Using an external image monitor The NEX-FS100 comes equipped with an easy-to-use, large LCD. But when you place the camera on a tripod for high-angle shots, or when you need to show the director, producer and other staff members the images you are shooting in real-time, you need an external image monitor.
- Page 16 TC RESET button NOTES: The NEX-FS100 does not support the “TC LINK” function found on the HXR-NX5. That function enables Time Code synchronization of camcorders linked via iLINK cables. When recording in HD 1080/24p, the frame mode is fixed to NDF. Frame shifting will occur between camcorders set to DF and NDF. Please select a common TC FORMAT in advance.
- Page 17 PICTURE PROFILE efficiently. correcting white balance. Users can directly enter into the PICTURE PROFILE setting mode by pressing the PICTURE PROFILE button on the NEX-FS100. Sporting a wide range of adjustable settings that rival ones found on upper-class camcorders, the NEX-FS100’s PICTURE...
- Page 18 Color Space The NEX-FS100’s PICTURE PROFILE uses the concept of a color space based on three elements — Hue, Saturation and Luminance. This color space can be represented as a shape that resembles two cones joined at their bases. When you slice the color space Using PICTURE PROFILE presets at a certain luminance level, a circular cross section appears.
- Page 19 CINEMATONE1: Mode for color characteristics similar to those of normal cine negative film for shooting CINEMATONE2: Mode for color characteristics similar to those of normal cine print film for screening PRO: Mode for color characteristics similar to STANDARD setting of SONY broadcast camcorders (When used in combination with the ITU709 GAMMA setting)
- Page 20 With previous camcorders, the color strength was changed by adjusting the COLOR LEVEL settings (saturation). But this only enhanced apparent vividness of colors. With the NEX-FS100, it is possible to express deep, dark colors by using COLOR DEPTH. Because each of the six colors — R (Red), G (Green), B (Blue), C (Cyan), M (Magenta), Y (Yellow) — can be adjusted individually, you can use COLOR...
- Page 21 PICTURE PROFILE DETAIL V/H BALANCE As described in “Information essential for making the most of PICTURE PROFILE,” DETAIL is a function that emphasizes image Changes the balance between Vertical (V) DETAIL and Horizontal (H) DETAIL. edges. By altering the following manual settings, image processing can be varied to create different impressions from the same Vertical (V) DETAIL boosts image edges by expanding them upward and downward.
- Page 22 PICTURE PROFILE Settings for correcting white balance WB SHIFT FILTER TYPE ➞ Fine-tunes white balance or creates an effect that is similar to using a color filter. Two types of adjustment methods — LB-CC Alters the R (Red) or B (Blue) level in the video signal. and R-B —...
- Page 23 Mark II and Sony PMW-F3 are provided below. Please note that actual color tones may differ depending on various conditions. 5D Mark II, which has a distinct color setting. You can also nearly match the color tones when you are using the NEX-FS100 with So, we recommend you use the data as a starting point and make further adjustments of your own.
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