Camera Basics: Parts of a Camera and Their Functions
F.Assist/1
When the focus assist button is pressed during shooting,the focused area is displayed in color. Objects outlined in color are in focus
How do you set a white balance?
White balance switch should be set to memory A or B. Focus on a white object under the same lighting conditions as you main subject, press the auto white balance button.
Volume Buttons
Adjust the monitor/speaker headphone. No audio output from the monitor speaker in camera mode.
WHT Bal B/A. PST (White Balance Switch)
Adjust the white balance according to the color temperature of the lighting. PRST - 3200°K or 5600°K (press PRST button for selection) Wht BAL B/A White balance Memory A or B
Iris A/M Auto Iris / Manual Iris Button
Auto Iris - Lets the camera adjust the iris. Manual Iris - Lets the operator adjust the aperture of the lens according to the brightness of the subject.
AE Level
Automatic Brightness (exposure) adjustment. Iris, Gain, Shutter speed and ND filter are automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the object.
What type of media do the JVC cameras use to record?
Class 10 SDHC or Class 10 SDXC media cards
Zebra Pattern
Diagonal lines displayed in the viewfinder on areas that are overexposed
GAIN L/M/H Gain Switch
Electronically boosts the light sensitivity when there is insufficient illumination of the object. This video gain can decrease signal quality.
AF/MF
Focus select button - Camera focus automatically or manual focus
Full Auto
Full Auto mode adjusts the Iris, Gain, Shutter and White Balance Automatically
ND Filter
Function is to simply bring down the intensity of light passing through the lens to the sensor
Built in Microphone
Handle audio setting set to INT (internal) for this mic to work.
Power ON/off
Hold down the lock button (blue) in the center to toggle on/off
What are the best camera settings to connect a single lavalier microphone to a camera?
Lavalier microphone connected to (INPUT 1) terminal, audio channel 1- internal camera microphone to audio channel 2.
What is the setting for connecting an external microphone to Input 1..
Microphone connected to (INPUT 1) terminal, audio channel 1.
OIS/6 Optical Image Stabilizer
Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake
Handle Unit
Removable, contains audio setting, audio inputs, and some camera controls
MODE Camera/Media Mode Selection Button
Select between camera shooting mode and media mode which allow you to playback and delete clips recorded on the SD card.
Shutter Speed Button
Used for setting the shutter speed. Typically set at 60 fps
Auto White Balance
Used to adjust camera color temperature