Filming scenario for slow-motion footage (video recorded over time and then slowed down in-camera).
💎 These image quality settings will produce slow-motion footage with fantastic detail, color, and dynamic range without needing to color grade.
Rotate the Mode Dial to S&Q
Set the S&Q Record Setting to:
Assign a Custom Key to S&Q Frame Rate for quick access
Set the S&Q Frame Rate to:
Set the Picture Profile to PPOFF
Set the Creative Style to Standard
🧙 If you prefer a more natural look or a better starting point for color grading, I recommend increasing saturation slightly while lowering contrast and sharpness.
🧙 DRO/Auto HDR brightens the shadows and produces an image with more dynamic range.
Set DRO/Auto HDR to Lv5
🧙 SteadyShot stabilizes footage when hand-holding the camera, however, it's only available with lenses that have image stabilization built-in.
Set SteadyShot to On
🦋 These settings allow you to pinpoint focus by tapping on the LCD screen.
Set the Focus Mode to AF-C
Set the Focus Area to Flexible Spot
Set Face/Eye Priority to Off
Set the AF Drive Speed to Normal
Set the AF Tracking to Responsive
🧙 Touch Focus moves the focus box to wherever you tap the screen.
🧙 Pause autofocus to prevent the camera from hunting or racking focus while recording.
Assign a Custom Key to AF/MF Toggle
Press the AF/MF Toggle button to switch between AF and MF
🧙 Focus Magnifier enlarges the image, making it easier to see fine details and double-check focus.
Assign a Custom Key to Focus Magnifier
Set Initial Focus Mag to x4.0
🌤 These exposure settings put an emphasis on the subject while automatically adjusting the exposure as light fluctuates.
Set the S&Q Exposure Mode to Aperture Priority
🧙 Your lens may not be capable of reaching F2.8, in which case, set the aperture to the lowest possible F-number instead.
Set the Aperture to F2.8 or Higher
Set the ISO to Auto
Set the Metering to Multi
Set Auto Slow Shutter to On
Set the White Balance to AWB (Auto White Balance)
🧙 AWB White Priority can help correct warm color shifts caused by artificial light.
Set AWB Priority to White
🌓 Steps to make the image brighter or darker.
Increase [+] the Exposure Compensation to +0.3, +0.7 or +1.0
Decrease [-] the Exposure Compensation to -0.3, -0.7 or -1.0
🧙 Zebras can help you determine whether or not the highlights in the image are too bright (overexposed).
Assign a Custom Key to Zebra Display
Set the Zebra Level to Lower Limit: 95+