Basic Camera Work with the DP170

In one lesson, were were shown how to use the DP170. This camera is great for getting high quality footage, however, when used correctly.

THINGS TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN USING A DP170.

1.You need to keep a constant look on the hours, minutes, seconds and frame bars in the top right of the screen.

2. SHUTTER SPEED- The higher the shutter speed the sharper the picture. If a high shutter speed is used, it is generally used for action sequences. The lower the shutter speed the blurrier the image on screen.

3.LIGHTBULB/SUNSHINE- this is another thing you need to keep and eye on. When out side, or filming under natural light such as the sun, you need to have the 'sun' picture on. When under artificial light, the 'Light bulb' picture needs to be on.This is so the light balance looks good when filming.

3. You should always have zero DB's

5. APERTURE- For a dark shot the aperture should be on 6.8 or above which is the most common choice.For a lighter shot, use the aperture below 6.8.