Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit

Solution

When recording in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to get a brighter picture. By setting a maximum gain value, you can limit the amount of noise in the picture and keep a darker look. This function can only be used when the shooting mode is set to P, Tv or Av.
IMPORTANT
The AGC limit cannot be set in the following cases:
  • When the exposure is locked.
  • When infrared recording is activated.

Setting the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit
1. Set the mode switch to .



2. Set the power switch to CAMERA.



3. Touch [FUNC] on the shooting screen.



4. Select [ AGC Limit ].



5. Select [ ].
  • An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.


REFERENCE
Select [ ] again to return the camcorder to automatic gain control.

6. Drag your finger along the dial to set the desired maximum gain value.


NOTE
  • You can select an AGC limit from 0.0 dB to 38.0 dB.
  • If [FUNC] -> [Looks] is set to [ Wide DR ], the lowest AGC limit that can be set will be 9.0 dB.

7. Select [ ].
  • When an AGC limit is set, and the maximum gain value will appear on the left of the screen.


NOTE
If you set the CUSTOM dial’s function to [ AGC Limit ], you can turn the AGC limit on/off with the CUSTOM button and adjust the AGC limit using the CUSTOM dial.