Navigating Manual Exposure Settings for Sony X70 & Z90

This tutorial covers the manual exposure settings of the Sony X70 camera, including controls for shutter speed, iris, gain, and neutral density filters. It explains how to use the histogram for proper exposure and provides detailed insights into adjusting iris, gain, and shutter speed. The video also introduces neutral density filters and concludes with information about the CMAC creative challenge.

What is the primary function of the histogram in manual exposure settings on the Sony X70?

• To assist in setting the correct exposure

• To display the battery level

• To change the ISO settings

• To adjust the focus of the camera

What is indicated by the histogram if the mountain of information is too far left?

• The image is overexposed

• The image is underexposed

• The image is perfectly exposed

• The image has high contrast

What does a lower f-stop number indicate about the aperture?

• The camera is off

• Less light entering the lens

• More light entering the lens

• No change in light entry

What happens to the image when the iris is opened wider (lower f-stop number)?

• The image becomes darker

• The image becomes brighter

• The image loses focus

• The image stabilizes

What effect does increasing the ISO have on the image?

• Enhances the color saturation

• Reduces the image brightness

• Increases the image noise or grain

• Decreases the motion blur

How is the shutter speed related to the frame rate for normal motion blur?

• It should be half of the frame rate

• It should be double the frame rate

• It should be equal to the frame rate

• It should be unrelated to the frame rate

What does the gain control adjust in the Sony X70?

• The lens zoom

• The battery usage

• The overall light signal

• The audio levels

What is the effect of setting the shutter speed to 1 over 8 in terms of motion and light?

• Increases motion blur and light

• Decreases motion blur and light

• Increases motion blur and decreases light

• Decreases motion blur and increases light

What is the purpose of a neutral density filter on the Sony X70?

• To enhance color accuracy

• To increase light exposure

• To block unwanted light

• To stabilize the camera

Which ND filter on the Sony X70 has the highest density?

• ND2

• ND3

• Clear

• ND1