X-T3 Exposure

[dgbarar]

Hi All:

I just purchased a X-T3/XF 18-55 for use strictly as a video camera.  I am in the process of the learning all of the features.  Based on the settings I have now (exposure set to manual (i believe this locks the f/stop of the lens and Iso set to Auto), the videos shows a tendency to adjust exposure very quickly and is very noticeable.

Is their a way to force the camera to make more gradual changes in exposure?

Don

BTW.  I am shooting interior real estate videos.  Hence, light is not always optimal and may change.

 

[DanielVranic]

There is not unfortunately. I think shutter speed (?) ramps quicker and smoother, but youll have to try it

[Mako Sports]

Put it in full manual, auto iso should never be on when doing any kind of video work. Maybe look for or a buy an XT3 camera user guide dedicated for video. 

[thebrothersthre3]

Yeah the auto ISO unfortunately does not work well for video as its too jumpy. 

Try using a variable ND or adjusting the Aperture if you need to change exposure on the go. Has to be done manually though. 

[MacMurphy]

For real estate videos you should be going slow enough to cut out the jumps. Just scrub through the footage then when you see a jump cut it out and overlap the clips a bit. Maybe half a second, just play with it and use what looks best. Then add a cross fade and bingo. Probably unnoticeable. ?

I have tried variable NDs and click-less aperture lenses but cutting out the jumps has been better for slow footage. When manually twisting on such a small camera you will probably cause movement which ruins the video.

I guess if my way doesn't work you can use the warp stabilizer on the footage with your lens with a variable ND. The lens OIS will help minimize the micro movements. The issue is that you have to meticulously scan the footage in post, whereas cutting out the jumps is super fast.

Smooth ISO would have made the camera perfect.