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Adjusting the Gain

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Adjusting the Gain The gain control adjusts the level of the video signal generated depending on the lighting and shooting conditions. You can select from automatic gain control or preset levels that range from -3 to +18 dB. E -3 dB Auto 0 dB +3 dB/+6 dB/ +12 dB/+18 dB For the lowest noise recording for indoor, low light or low contrast scenes. Automatic adjustment of gain. For lifelike night scenes or scenes under artificial lighting. Increases the brightness in indoor or low-light scenes. Increases the depth of field. POWER dial Recording GAIN dial 1. Set the POWER dial to , Tv, Av or M. 2. Press the GAIN dial so that it pops out. 3. Turn the GAIN dial to adjust the level. The selected level appears. With some gain level settings the picture may flicker slightly. 77

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E
Recording
Adjusting the Gain
The gain control adjusts the level of the video signal generated depending on the lighting and shooting
conditions. You can select from automatic gain control or preset levels that range from -3 to +18 dB.
1.
Set the POWER dial to
,
Tv
,
Av
or
M
.
2.
Press the GAIN dial so that it pops out.
3.
Turn the GAIN dial to adjust the level.
The selected level appears.
With some gain level settings the picture may flicker slightly.
-3 dB
For the lowest noise recording for indoor, low light or low contrast scenes.
Auto
Automatic adjustment of gain.
0 dB
For lifelike night scenes or scenes under artificial lighting.
+3 dB/+6 dB/
+12 dB/+18 dB
Increases the brightness in indoor or low-light scenes. Increases the depth of field.
POWER dial
GAIN dial