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F.  Detailed guide to the Cine El Mode
This is the 709(800) MLUT 
viewfinder image after switching 
the EI from 2000 EI to 640 EI with 
no change to the aperture or 
shutter speed. To compensate for 
this dark image on the monitor or 
in the viewfinder you should open 
the aperture to compensate.By opening the aperture the 
brightness of the MLUT is restored 
to a normal level.
Opening the aperture to compensate for a dark MLUT results is brighter 
S-Log recording. This is often beneficial as after grading there will be 
less noise in the image.  
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As the cameras actual recording ISO has not changed 
opening the aperture results in a brighter recorded image. 
With conventional gammas this would be a problem 
but with S-Log2/3 there is typically enough headroom in 
reserve to cope with this deliberate over exposure. Don’t 
forget, if you are concerned about highlight clipping you 
can use the High/Low Key function to check for this.
When your recording is good and bright, in post 
production the colorist will tend to reduce the brightness 
of the scene for a natural looking picture. This post 
production level reduction will also bring down the  
noise levels within the pictures resulting in cleaner less 
grainy images.   
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The cameras total dynamic range does not change when 
you adjust the EI. What you are doing is altering the mid 
point of the dynamic range. Using a low EI results in a 
brighter S-Log recording with a deeper shadow range but 
reduce highlight range. Using a high EI (it is not normally 
advisable to exceed 2000 EI) results in a reduced shadow 
range but increased highlight range. you are shooting an 
extremely bright scene where highlights are a concern 
then you can use a high EI to give more over exposure 
headroom. When you shoot with a high EI the images 
scene via the LUT will be brighter than normal.  
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F 1.7 Correct Exposure When MLUT’s can’t be used
MLUT’s cannot always be used just for the viewfinder 
or monitor when the camera is shooting in S&Q motion 
or when the HDMI output is set to UHD. So in order to 
expose correctly you must check the exposure level of the 
S-Log2/3 images directly.
One of the easiest ways to do this is by using a dedicated 
90% white card (available form most good photo/video 
stores) or a piece of white paper to set the correct white 
level. The cameras Zebra’s can be used to measure the 
brightness of the white card or paper.
MENU: VF – Zebra – Setting – On
MENU: VF – Zebra – Zebra Select – 1
MENU: VF – Zebra1 Level – 59 (for S-Log2) 61 (for S-Log3)
MENU: VF -  Zebra1 Aperture Level – 4%
Once the zebras are set as above simply place your white 
card in the shot and adjust the exposure so that the 
zebras appear across the white card. This will give the 
correct recommended exposure.
If a white card is not available or practical skin tones can 
be used as an alternative. In this case set the Zebra1 Level 
to 53 for both S-Log2 and S-log3. 
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G. Slow Motion, Time-lapse and picture cache
  1. Slow and Quick Motion (S&Q Motion)  66
  2. Interval Record (Time Lapse)  70
  3. Picture Cache Record  72
  4. Imager Scan Mode  73
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G. Slow Motion, Time-lapse and picture cache
G1. Slow and Quick Motion – S&Q motion
S&Q motion allows the camera to shoot at a frame rate 
that is faster or slower than the play back frame rate. By 
shooting at a lower frame rate than the base frame rate 
action can be sped up, by shooting at a higher frame rate 
action can be slowed down. When shooting UHD or 4K 
the camera can shoot at between 1fps and 60fps. When 
set to HD the camera can record HFR (High Frame Rate) 
slow motion footage at up to 180fps internally (240fps is 
possible with the addition of the XDCA-FS7 and a suitable 
external raw recorder).
No Audio is recorded when using S&Q motion. 
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In order to use S&Q motion the XAVC-L or XAVC-I codec 
must be selected 
(MENU: System – Codec). 
A progressive record format must be used (p) and 
the base playback rate of any slow motion footage is 
determined by the selected record format 
(MENU: System – Rec Format). 
To enable the S&Q mode press the assignable S&Q button 
or turn it on in the menu 
(MENU: Recording – S&Q Motion). 
The frame rate can be set either via the menu or by 
pressing and holding the S&Q button until the frame rate 
selection menu appears and use the handgrip joystick or 
SEL/SET dial to select the desired rate. 
G1.1 To shoot at more than 60fps you must enable the 
High Frame Rate mode in the menu 
(MENU: Recording – S&Q Motion – High Frame Rate 
Mode). 
There are three options, Off, Full Scan and Center Scan.  
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G1.2  Full Scan
Uses the full sensor so there is no change to the field of 
view. However due to the way the sensor is read when 
shooting HFR, in certain circumstances there may be 
unwanted artifacts in the footage such as colored  
rainbow like patterns (moiré) or jagged edges in high 
contrast areas. 
G1.3 Center Scan
Uses only the center portion of the sensor. This eliminates 
the unwanted artefacts that may be present in full 
scan HFR, but results in a field of view 2x narrower than 
achieved with Full Scan. 
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G1.4 Recommendation: For the best image quality when 
shooing HFR consider the use of Center Scan. 
NOTE: When the camera country area is set to PAL area 
the maximum frame rate in HD is 150fps. To shoot at 
180fps the camera must be set to NTSC Area 
(MENU: System – Country –NTSC/PAL Area). 
For a comprehensive list of all the frame rates available 
please refer to the user manual.
When using S&Q motion in Cine EI mode MLUT operation 
is limited to either MLUT ON for all outputs and recording 
or MLUT OFF for all outputs and recording. 
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G2. Interval Record – Time lapse recording
Interval record can be used to capture frames at a preset 
interval. The frames are then played back as a video 
clip that significantly speeds up the action in the scene 
recorded. You can shoot using 4K, UHD or HD.
In order to use Interval Record the XAVC-L, XAVC-I or MPEG 
HD 422 codec must be selected 
(MENU: System – Codec). 
A progressive record format must be used (p)  and the 
playback rate of the footage is determined by the selected 
record format 
(MENU: System – Rec Format). 
Interval record is enabled and set via the menu 
(MENU: Recording – Interval Record) 
or it can be assigned to an assignable button.  
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