Audio Meter
The peak audio meters display audio levels for channels 1 and 2 when using the internal
microphone, or via external audio when connected. The display is calibrated to dBFS units and
features peak hold indicators which stay visible for a short time so you can clearly see the
maximum levels reached.
To achieve optimum audio quality, ensure your audio levels do not reach 0 dBFS. This is the
maximum level that your camera can record, meaning that any audio that exceeds this level will
be clipped, resulting in distortion.
The colored bars on the audio meter represent peak audio
levels. Ideally your peak audio levels should fall in the
upper end of the green zone. If your peaks enter into the
yellow or red zones your audio is in danger of clipping.
You can tap the audio meter to bring up volume controls for audio input channels 1 and 2,
as well as headset or speaker volume.
Tap the audio meters on the LCD touchscreen to easily
access volume and headset or speaker settings
Double Tap to Zoom
You can magnify any part of your Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera's preview image by
double tapping the LCD touchscreen. The area you tap will be magnified, and you can move
around the image by dragging your finger around the LCD touchscreen. This is very helpful
when checking focus. To return to standard magnification, simply double tap your camera's
touchscreen again.
Pinch to Zoom
You can adjust the zoom level on the LCD touchscreen with a pinch to zoom multitouch gesture.
This does not affect the HDMI output.
To start zooming at x2, double tap on the touchscreen or press the 'focus zoom' button on the
back of your camera. Then make a pinch gesture to change the zoom level. You can drag your
fingers around the touchscreen to move the area magnified. To return to the standard
magnification, double tap on the touchscreen again or press the 'focus zoom' button.
Touchscreen Controls
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