Built in image sharpening?

[Matthew Romanis]

Hi Rick,
The short answer is “yes”, and “you can’t”.
This has been a subject of much contention in the past, there are some adjustments in camera to be made that soften or enhance the detail features in processing, but none of them actually allow you to turn off this detail processing like you can in most ENG/EFP professional cameras.
The best idea if you are not sure of what you are doing is to use the camera in factory default mode.
Remember that the HVX is a very good prosumer camcorder, but lacks some of the features that professional cameras have as standard. Using it when what you really need is a fully functioned professional camera, is generally going to be a compromise.
I gather from some of your previous posts that you are trying to pull some clean keys? Your lighting is going to be the most important thing you will have most control over, and will make or break you on the day.

[Rick Pearl]

Hi Matthew,

You are correct, in that I am trying to pull some clean keys.

Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions!