Sony Fs7 Owners Manual

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I.  Recording, media and troubleshooting
I2. Error Messages and common problems
Restore Media: If on switching on the camera or inserting 
an XQD card you see the message “Restore Media” 
do not worry. This is the camera performing routine 
maintenance on the card to keep the file system tidy and 
free from corruption. Always allow the camera to perform 
the Restore Media function. It is not an error or fault, just 
housekeeping.
Execute APR: After switching the camera on you may see 
a message saying...

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I.  Recording, media and troubleshooting
Unable to enable MLUTS on the HDMI output in the 
Cine EI mode: The MLUT can only applied to the HDMI 
output if 
(MENU: Video – Output Setting – HDMI Target) 
is set to Monitor. 
Unable to enable MLUTS for just SDI2, HDMI or the 
Viewfinder: MLUT operation is limited to ON or OFF for 
all outputs and internal recording in each of the following 
situations: The HDMI output is set to 4K/UHD. S&Q Motion 
is enabled. Lens distortion compensation is set to AUTO...

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A1.  Introduction
B1. All Files: Saving the camera setup
C1.   Choosing the right operating mode,  
  Custom Mode or Cine EI
  C1.1  Overview of Custom mode
  C1.2  Overview of Cine EI mode
D1.   Preparing to shoot
  D1.1   Setting the country area
  D1.2   Choosing the right codec
  D1.3   Setting the recording format
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D2. The shutter and shutter speed
  D2.1   Choosing between shutter speed or shutter angle
  D2.2   Setting the shutter speed
D 3.  Setting the gain or ISO
  D 3.1   What is the difference between gain and ISO
  D3.2   Selecting gain or ISO
D4. White Balance in Custom Mode
  D4.1   Preset White Balance
  D4.2   Memory Mode White Balance
D 5. White Balance in Cine EI mode
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D 6. Exposure, Waveform and Histogram
  D 6.1  Using Zebras
  D6.2   Using the Waveform or Histogram
D 7.   Aperture/Iris control
  D 7.1  Iris in Custom Mode
  D7.2  Iris in Cine EI Mode
  D7.3  Getting a shallow depth of field for the filmic look
D 8. The ND filter System
  D 8.1  The Variable ND filter on the FS7 II
  D8.2  Auto ND filter on the FS7 II
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D 9. Focus and Focus Aids
  D9.1   Auto Focus
  D9.2   Auto Focus Detection Area
  D9.3   Peaking
  D9.4   Focus Indicator
  D9.5  Focus  Magnification
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E1.   Gamma and Color Settings in Custom Mode
  E1.1  Suggested Gamma Settings
E2.  Gamma Categories (Custom Mode)
  E2.1  Standard Gamma
  E2.2 Hypergamma
  E2.3  User Gamma
  E2.4   S-Log2 and S-Log3
E 3.  Custom Mode Matrix (color) settings
  E 3.1   Suggested Matrix settings
  E3.2   The Rec-2020 matrix in the PXW-FS7 II
  E3.3   Other Matrix settings
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F1.  Using the Cine EI Mode (in detail)
  F1.1   Colorspace (Gamut) and S-Log2/S-Log3
F1.2   Suggested settings for using LUT’s and  
  exposing via an MLUT
  F1.3  The Video Signal monitor in Cine EI mode
  F1.4   Cine EI and MLUT’s explained
  F1.5  The High/Low Key function
  F1.6   Changing the Exposure Index
  F1.7  Correct exposure when MLUT’s cannot be used
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G1.  Slow and Quick Motion (S&Q Motion)
  G1.1  High Frame Rate (HFR) mode
  G1.2  Full Scan
  G1.3  Center Scan
  G1.4  HFR recommendations and notes
G2.  Interval Record (Time Lapse)
  G2.1  Interval Record suggested settings and notes
G 3.  Picture Cache Record
G4.  Imager Scan Mode
  G4.1  Recommended scan mode setting
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H1.  Audio Recording
  H1.1  Connecting more than 2 audio sources (MI Shoe)
  H1.2  Setting the correct input levels
  H1.3  Setting the recording levels
  H1.4  Viewing the audio levels
I1.   Recording, Recording Media and Backups
I2.   Error messages and common problems
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