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Adusting the exposure when video recording on the Panasonic G7 camera

Started Jan 12, 2020 | Discussions thread
alcelc
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Re: Adusting the exposure when video recording on the Panasonic G7 camera

Brisn5757 wrote:

Not certain if this belongs in the video part of the forum but it relates to the Panasonic G7 camera.

I'm trying to teach myself to record manually when recording video.

I've set the shutter speed to twice the frame rate and set the aperture to around f16

I won't use f/16 unless I need that DoF (eq to f/32 on FF) since diffraction will soften the output.

While it is too bright, use a ND filter instead.

as the shutter speeds is a low 1/50 sec (frame rate 25 fps). I can't see anyway of making the iso auto so it compensates for changes in exposure so I was wondering if there is anyway of altering the aperture or iso setting while I am recording; if I pan the camera to a shaded area I need more exposure.

I usually shoot with S in M-video mode. Set the SS at 180 degree rule, Auto ISO. Use Exposure Compensation for the brightness condition of the footage. TBH I had used faster shutter speed (e.g. 1/120" for 30 fps) and the output remains smooth.

If it is too bright, a ND filter is the best.

I'm looking for an easy way of quickly adjusting the exposure such as putting my finger on one of the camera dials to make adjustments while continuously recording.

Brian

On GX85 and G85, I set the front dial to control Exposure Compensation for quick operation.

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Albert

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