🎯 When to Use This Setup

Use this every time you're filming worship moments, ministry reels, or in-service footage — especially when the lighting is dark, atmospheric, and cinematic.

🔧 Camera Setup at a Glance

Setting Value / Option Why We Use It
Mode Dial Manual (M) Full control over ISO, shutter, and aperture
Resolution 4K (XAVC S 4K) Maximum quality for social clips and reels
Frame Rate 24fps Cinematic motion feel (use 30fps only if audio sync critical)
Shutter Speed 1/50 (matches 24fps rule) Natural motion blur, enough light intake
ISO Start at 800 → raise to 1600 if needed Balances brightness without too much grain
Aperture f/2.8 – f/4 Allows more light, shallow depth for cinematic worship shots
White Balance Manual: 3500K – 4000K Stable skin tones under blue/purple LED lighting
Picture Profile PP6 (Cine4) Balanced contrast + skin tones without needing color grade
Focus Mode AF-C (Continuous) Adjusts focus smoothly as people move
Drive Mode Single Shot Avoids burst unless doing fast photography
Stabilization SteadyShot ON (if using handheld) Reduces shake slightly (note: not full gimbal-level smooth)
File Format XAVC S 4K / 100Mbps Clean, high-quality footage for editing

⚠️ Troubleshooting Sidebar: “If It Looks Off...”

Problem What It Means Quick Fix
Image too dark Not enough light is hitting sensor Raise ISO, open aperture, or slow shutter
Grainy footage ISO too high Lower ISO, get closer to light, use faster lens
Weird color (blue/pink) Auto WB is confused Lock White Balance to 3500K–4000K
Everything looks flat/gray Wrong Picture Profile (like PP10) Switch to PP6 (Cine4)
Subject not in focus AF-S or MF mode, or too shallow DOF Switch to AF-C, stop down aperture to f/4–f/5.6
Movement looks stuttery Shutter speed too fast Bring shutter down to 1/50

📝 Before You Shoot: Pre-Service Checklist