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