Camera Zebra Patterns Explained

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This video explains what Camera Zebras are and how to use them to properly expose the photos and videos you shoot. Topics covered include: What zebra patterns are, how to activate them, setting threshold limits for zebras, highlight problem areas, and more.
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00:00 Opening
02:20 What a Zebra Pattern is
02:59 How do you activate the Zebra Pattern
03:40 Thresh hold values
05:35 100% zebra pattern
06:20 Exposing faces
08:18 Using zebras as an exposure meter
08:56 Activating zebras continued
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@jimcostafilms 3 жыл бұрын

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@benjaminniemczyk 11 ай бұрын

One of the best--and only--explanation of zebra. Thank you.

@jimcostafilms 11 ай бұрын

Very kind of you to say. Thanks for tuning in.

@YesToTech 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! What an amazing explanation Jim! Thanks for breaking this down so well! I always learn something new from you!

@jimcostafilms 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your continued channel support. Hope you're doing well. I was thinking, you're so good at designing with programs like Canva, you could always become a graphic designer if you wanted.

@jessedt9837 Жыл бұрын

Great explanation

@jimcostafilms Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's kind of you to say. I appreciate you tuning in.

@HenrreyPang 3 жыл бұрын

nice one!! thanks for sharing!! :D

@jimcostafilms 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you tuning in!

@Htoohtetz 11 ай бұрын

It’s so useful for me thank u 🙏

@jimcostafilms 11 ай бұрын

I'm happy to hear that you found the information useful.

@DeanVincent1960 6 күн бұрын

I have a Sony system and I am trying to master the zebra method for exposure metering. Understanding how to set it up for jpegs versus raw is what I am working on. In the Sony menu, the custom setting calls one option "lower limit" which is confusing b/c It seems like it should be called "upper limit" to avoiding highlight loss. So, I'm not quite there yet but your video was a big step. Thanks.

@jimcostafilms 6 күн бұрын

1) I appreciate you tuning in & I’m glad to hear that you found the info useful. 2) You didn’t mention the type of only camera you’re using so I can’t explain exactly how to set the zebra pattern on your specific model, but generally, on Sony A series, the zebra helps avoid overexposing images which causes bright spots to loos detail. The detail in overexposed areas is often not recoverable. The zebra pattern appears over areas on the image that meet the brightness level you set. The Zebra Pattern is a highlight warning indicator that is common in cameras. It does not control exposure but just warns you that your highlights are blown out. It is not recorded into the image. Zebra Pattern is a camera feature that overlays some stripes into the image that indicate exposure levels. It is a function that aids exposure by showing a striped pattern over areas that are close to overexposure. If the maximum brightness that can be expressed in shooting is defined as 100, use the Zebra function to check the amount of brightness to which the subject has been exposed. The Zebra Pattern will appear over the part of an image if the brightness level exceeds the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE) that you set (IRE level can be set between 70 to 100). IRE is the measure of the video signal level that is used as the basis of brightness. How to avoid a white object become dark (underexposed): Set the Zebra setting between 90 and 95, and adjust the exposure so that the Zebra pattern appears on the white subject you want to shoot.  How to take a photo of people with optimized brightness: Set a Zebra setting between 70 and 80, and adjust the exposure so that the Zebra pattern appears on the face of the subject.

@DeanVincent1960 6 күн бұрын

@@jimcostafilms A73

@jimcostafilms 6 күн бұрын

@@DeanVincent1960 Use the general value settings I mentioned above and then set the zebra according to the instructions here: helpguide.sony.net/ilc/1710/v1/en/contents/TP0001667679.html

@GilbertTV 3 жыл бұрын

nice one .... I have zebras on a dedicated button on my Sony & do use it , then still over expose ..haha.. although I do it as I quite like the high key over exposed look at times .

@jimcostafilms 3 жыл бұрын

High key can work well for certain photos. Check your settings. you might have it set at 100 or higher.

@Drostvideo 3 жыл бұрын

When I view my photos or videos in the view finder which is tiny, I often don't know if i have the correct exposure or sharpness until i download it to my computer...unfortunately the Canon M50 doesn't have zebra patterns

@jimcostafilms 3 жыл бұрын

In that case I’d choose a Metering Mode to set the proper exposure. On the M50 you do that here: Metering Mode Four methods (metering modes) to measure the subject’s brightness are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended. Evaluative metering is set automatically in Basic Zone modes (except in : mode, which uses center-weighted average metering). 1: Select [Metering mode]. 2: Select an option. • Evaluative metering  General-purpose metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The camera adjusts the exposure automatically to suit the scene.  • Partial metering •  Effective where there are much brighter lights around the subject due to backlight, etc. Covers approx. 5.8% of the area at the center of the screen. The partial metering area is indicated on the screen.  • Spot metering •  Effective when metering a specific part of the subject. Covers approx. 2.9% of the area at the center of the screen. The spot metering area is indicated on the screen.  • Center-weighted average •  The metering across the screen is averaged, with the center of the screen weighted more heavily.  Caution • With (evaluative metering), holding down the shutter button halfway when shooting with [One-Shot AF] locks the exposure value (AE lock). With (partial metering), (spot metering), or (center-weighted average), exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken (without locking the exposure value when the shutter button is pressed halfway).

@Drostvideo 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimcostafilms Thx for sharing that info...I'm going to try this this so I can get high quality pics and videos without wondering if they came out correctly

@jimcostafilms 2 жыл бұрын

@@Drostvideo I'm glad you found the info useful. You can always ask any questions. I'm happy to answer them for you.