FS7 Settings
Before every shoot, you MUST set up and calibrate your camera. See settings list below.
Make sure to always reset your camera to the default Scene File (NYU default).
When in doubt, seek assistance to ensure you are using the proper settings.
Be sure to keep lens cap on when executing APR When Camera powered up.
Menu Settings - Basic
Base Setting:
Shooting Mode: Custom
Rec Format:
-Video Format – 1920x1080 23.98
Codec: XAVC-I
-S&Q Motion: Set to desired slow-motion frame rate 0-60, (turn on full
scan mode for High Frame rates 72-180fps)
Scene Setting: NYU default
Use HG3 as default Gamma and HG7 for
bright scenes to maintain highlights.
ISO: Mode=ISO
HG3: L=800, M=1600, H=3200
HG7: L=2000, M=3200, H=6400
Shockless Gain = OFF
Noise Suppression: ON, Mid
Flicker Reduce: OFF
Steady Shot: OFF
Shutter = Angle 180 (1/48)
Offset White: Off
Black: On, Master-2
Gamma: ON, HG3
White Clip: On, 108%
Detail: OFF
Skin Detail: OFF
Aperture: OFF
Matrix: ON, F55/709
Multi Matrix: ON, Saturation +6, Axis B
Peaking: ON, Color, Normal
50, Red, 65
Zebra 1:95%, Ap 5%
Zebra 2: 70%
Marker: ON, White, 4
Safety OFF, Aspect OFF
Time Code Preset, Rec Run
Ops Settings:
Focus – Manual
Iris – Manual
White Balance - Manual
AVOID THESE BUTTONS
Do not turn them on or you will enter Auto mode.
ISO/GAIN
WHT BAL
SHUTTER
FULL AUTO
Assign 1 = S&Q
Assign 2 = Rec REview
Assign 3 = User Menu
Assign 4 = Focus Mag
Assign 5 = VSM (Waveform)
Assign 6 = Peaking
Menu Settings - Advanced
Base Setting:
Shooting Mode: Cine EI
S-Gamut3.Cine, S-Log3
Rec Format:
-Video Format – UHD or 4K, 23.98
Codec: XAVC-I
-S&Q Motion: Set to desired slow-motion frame rate 0-60, (turn on full
scan mode for High Frame rates 72-180fps)
ISO: Mode=ISO
L=2000, M=3200, H=6400
Presets can be lowered,
maximum reduction 800 for noise suppression
Shockless Gain = OFF
Noise Suppression: ON, Mid
Flicker Reduce: OFF
Steady Shot: OFF
Shutter = Angle 180 (1/48)
Offset White: Off
Black: On, Master-2
Gamma: ON, HG3
Aperture: OFF
Peaking: ON, Color, Normal
50, Red, 65
Zebra 1:95%, Ap 5%
Zebra 2: 70%
Marker: ON, White, 4
Safety OFF, Aspect OFF
Time Code Preset, Rec Run
