Camera Process Menu

Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera images.

This item cannot be selected in the Media mode.

Color Space

For configuring the color space that is used inside the camera.
The gamma and color gamut change automatically according to the selected color space.

When [System] is configured to a setting other than “SD”

J-Log1:
Color space that supports 800% dynamic range and log gamma

HLG:
Color space that supports the ITU2100 HLG HDR

ITU2020:
Color space that supports the ITU2020 wide color gamut

ITU709:
ITU709 color space

[Setting Values: J-Log1, HLG, ITU2020, REC button ITU709]

When [System] is set to “SD”

ITU601 (EBU):
Color space that supports the EBU color gamut

ITU601 (170M):
Color space that supports the SMPTE170M color gamut

ITU709:
ITU709 color space

[Setting Values: ITU601 (EBU), ITU601 (170M), REC button ITU709]

Memo

When [System] is configured to a setting other than “SD” and “J-Log1” or “HLG” is selected, some menu items under [Camera Process] cannot be configured.

The AE function does not function when “J-Log1” or “HLG” is selected.

Colorimetry

For configuring the standard for converting R, G, B signals to Y, Cb, Cr signals when [Color Space] is configured to “HLG” or “ITU2020”.

ITU2020:
Records and outputs ITU2020 RGB signals using the Y-Cb-Cr signal conversion coefficient.

ITU709:
Records and outputs ITU709 RGB signals using the Y-Cb-Cr signal conversion coefficient.

[Setting Values: REC button ITU2020, ITU709]

Memo

This item is available when [Color Space] is set to “HLG” or “ITU2020”.

This is fixed at “ITU709” when [Color Space] is set to “J-Log1” or “ITU709”.

This is fixed at “ITU601” when [System] is set to “SD”.

Gamma

For adjusting the gamma curve that determines the gradation expression.

Adjusting the Gamma

Cinema 2:
Sets to a gamma curve with soft expression giving priority to high luminance gradation.

Cinema 1:
Sets to a gamma curve with similar gradation to the screen characteristics of movies.

Standard:
Sets to a standard gamma curve.

[Setting Values: Cinema 2, Cinema 1, REC button Standard]

Memo

[Gamma] cannot be configured when [Color Space] is set to “HLG” or “J-Log1”. “HLG Gamma” is used during “HLG” and “J-Log1 Gamma” is used during “J-Log1”.

This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.

Level

The amount of correction can be specified separately when [Gamma] is set to “Standard”, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2”.

When [Gamma] is set to “Standard”
[Setting Values: 0.35 to REC button 0.45 to 0.55 (in steps of 0.02)]

Increase the number:
Finer gradation at bright areas and coarser gradation at dark areas.

Decrease the number:
Finer gradation at dark areas and coarser gradation at bright areas.

When [Gamma] is set to “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2”
[Setting Values: +5 to REC button 0 to -5]

Increase the number:
Finer gradation at dark areas and coarser gradation at bright areas.

Decrease the number:
Finer gradation at bright areas and coarser gradation at dark areas.

Memo

When [Gamma] is set to “Standard” with the value set at [0.45], the gamma adjusted conforms to ITU709 or ITU2020.

If [Gamma] is set to “Cinema 2”, the maximum peak signal decreases from 109% as the number becomes smaller in the setting values from 0 to -5. When the level is at -5, the video input with a dynamic range of 400% will be kept within a 100% output.

This item cannot be configured when [Color Space] is configured to “HLG” or “J-Log1”.

This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.

Detail

For adjusting the contour (detail) enhancement level.
Increasing the value increases the sharpness of the contour.

[Setting Values: +10 to -10, Off]
(Default Value: -6 for “J-Log1” and “HLG” of Color Space; 0 for all other settings)

Memo

The setting values of this item and [Adjust...] are stored separately when [Color Space] is set to “HLG” or “J-Log1”.

This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.

Frequency

For specifying the correction frequency of the contour. Set this according to the object.

High:
Emphasizes the high frequency range. Use this when shooting objects with fine patterns.

Middle:
Emphasizes the intermediate frequency range.

Low:
Emphasizes the low frequency range. Use this when shooting objects with large patterns.

[Setting Values: High, REC button Middle, Low]

Memo

Available when [System] is set to “4K EXT (SSD)” or “4K”.

This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.

Master Black

For adjusting the pedestal level (master black) that serves as the reference black.
Increasing the value increases the pedestal.

[Setting Values: +50 to -50 ( REC button -3)]

Memo

This item cannot be configured when [Color Space] is set to “J-Log1”.

The setting value of this item is stored separately when [Color Space] is set to “HLG”.

This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.

Black Toe

Process the dark areas according to the balance of bright and dark areas in the image to adjust the overall balance of contrast.
For altering the gain of dark areas. Adjust this item according to the condition of the captured video signals.

Stretch:
Increases the gain of dark areas in an image to stretch the signals of these areas only, thereby showing the contrast between bright and dark areas more clearly.
Specify the amount of stretch with [Stretch Level].

Normal:
Normal condition.

Compress:
Compresses the gain of dark areas to increase the contrast when the entire image appears bright and contrast is weak. Specify the compression amount with [Compress Level].

[Setting Values: Stretch, REC button Normal, Compress]

Memo

This item cannot be configured when [Color Space] is set to “J-Log1” or “HLG”.

This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.

Stretch Level

Stretch amount increases when a larger value is specified.

[Setting Values: 5 to 1 ( REC button 3)]

Memo

This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is set to “Stretch”. Otherwise, this item appears as “---” and cannot be selected.

This item cannot be configured when [Color Space] is set to “J-Log1” or “HLG”.

This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.

Compress Level

Compression amount increases when a larger value is specified.

[Setting Values: 5 to 1 ( REC button 3)]

Memo

This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is set to “Compress”. Otherwise, this item appears as “---” and cannot be selected.

This item cannot be configured when [Color Space] is set to “J-Log1” or “HLG”.

This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.

Knee

For specifying the “Knee” operation, which compresses video signals beyond a certain level to show the gradation of the highlighted portion. To check the gradation of a bright area, set to “Manual” and adjust the knee point (starting point of knee operation) manually.

Manual:
Enables manual adjustment of knee point using [Level].

Auto:
Adjusts the knee point automatically according to the luminance level.

[Setting Values: Manual, REC button Auto]

Memo

This item cannot be configured when [Color Space] is set to “J-Log1” or “HLG” and when [Gamma] is set to “Cinema 2”.

This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.

Level

For setting the starting point (knee point) of knee compression when [Knee] is set to “Manual”.

[Setting Values: 100.0%, 97.5%, REC button 95.0%, 92.5%, 90.0%, 87.5%, 85.0%, 82.5%, 80.0%, 77.5%, 75.0%, 72.5%, 70.0%]

Memo

This item cannot be configured when [Knee] is set to “Auto”.

This item cannot be configured when [Color Space] is set to “J-Log1” or “HLG” and when [Gamma] is set to “Cinema 2”.

This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.

Sensitivity

For setting the response speed of the “Knee” operation when [Knee] is set to “Auto”.

Set to “Slow” when shooting an object under a condition where there is drastic change in the light intensity.

[Setting Values: REC button Fast, Middle, Slow]

Memo

This item cannot be configured when [Knee] is set to “Manual”.

This item cannot be configured when [Color Space] is set to “J-Log1” or “HLG” and when [Gamma] is set to “Cinema 2”.

This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.

Peak Filter

For configuring the response speed of the “Knee” operation with respect to a high-luminance point light source and the like when [Knee] is configured to “Auto”.

[Setting Values: REC button High, Middle, Low]

Memo

This item cannot be configured when [Knee] is set to “Manual”.

This item cannot be configured when [Color Space] is set to “J-Log1” or “HLG” and when [Gamma] is set to “Cinema 2”.

This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.

White Clip

For setting the point to apply white clip for video signals with a high luminance level.

109%:
Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 109%.

103%:
Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 103 %.

100%:
Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 100 %. Set to this value when the system in use limits Y output signals within 100 %.

[Setting Values: REC button 109%, 103%, 100%]

Memo

The setting value of this item is stored separately when [Color Space] is set to “HLG” or “J-Log1”.

This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.

White Balance...

Menu for adjusting white balance.

White Balance Item

For details, refer to “Adjusting the White Balance ”.

Color Matrix

For setting the color matrix.

Natural:
Sets to a brighter and more natural color matrix than the standard. Effective for shooting under a strong single color light source such as stage lightings.

Cinema Subdued:
Sets to a subdued color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics of movies.

Cinema Vivid:
Sets to a vivid color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics of movies.

Standard:
Sets to a standard color matrix.

Off:
Sets the color matrix function to Off.

[Setting Values: Natural, Cinema Subdued, Cinema Vivid, REC button Standard, Off]

Memo

This item cannot be configured when [Color Space] is set to “J-Log1” or “HLG”.

This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.

Adjust

This item is used to adjust [Color Matrix] to a color according to the user’s preference.

The adjusted values of “Natural”, “Standard”, “Cinema Vivid”, and “Cinema Subdued” in [Color Matrix] can be stored individually.

The saturation and hue of Red, Green and Blue can be configured individually.

[Setting range for Saturation: -10 to +10] (roughly ± 10%)

[Setting range for Hue: -10 to +10]

Adjusting Color Matrix
Memo

This item cannot be configured when [Color Space] is set to “J-Log1”.

This item cannot be selected when [Color Matrix] is set to “Off”.

This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.

Color Gain

For adjusting the video signal color level. Increasing the value deepens the color.

[Setting Values: +15 to -50, Off ( REC button 0)]

Memo

Images are displayed in black-and-white when this is set to “Off”.

This item cannot be configured when [Color Space] is set to “J-Log1”.

The setting value of this item is stored separately when [Color Space] is set to “HLG”.

This item cannot be configured when [Infrared] is set to “On”.

Reverse Picture

For recording images correctly by setting this item to “Rotate” when the lens image appears upside down or laterally inverted.

Rotate:
Enables horizontal/vertical inversion of the image.

Off:
Disables horizontal/vertical inversion of the image.

[Setting Values: Rotate, REC button Off]

DNR

For configuring the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) settings.

High:
High DNR effect level. Increases suppression of video noise.

Middle:
Normal DNR effect level. Suppresses video noise.

Low:
Low DNR effect level. Reduces suppression of video noise but at the same time enhances the details of the subject at small signal levels.

[Setting Values: High, REC button Middle, Low]

Reset Process

Restores all items in the [Camera Process] menu to their default settings.