Camera monitors are an irreplaceable tool in a shooting. A camera monitor usually comes with multiple auxiliary functions such as waveform, vectorscope, and others to ensure that you capture the perfect image every time. The auxiliary functions of wireless monitors have become increasingly important in recent years as the wireless monitoring industry has developed. With the increasing demand for wireless monitors, more and more manufacturers are beginning to produce them.

There are several reasons for this trend. First of all, the increasing demand for wireless camera monitors has led to more competition in the market. This has resulted in manufacturers striving to produce products with more and better features in order to stay ahead of the competition. Additionally, the development of new technologies has made it possible to add more and more auxiliary functions to monitors. Finally, the increasing popularity of auxiliary functions has led to more and more people wanting to use them.

In this blog post, we will provide an instruction on how to use these features on your monitor camera. Each function is essential in determining the quality of your image. Let’s take a closer look!

What Are the Most Popular Auxiliary Functions

The most popular auxiliary functions are waveform, vectorscope, histogram, zebra pattern, false color, and more.

Waveform

The waveform is a graphical representation of the brightness of an image. It can be used to determine if an image is properly exposed.

Vectorscope

The vectorscope is a graphical representation of the color balance of an image. It can be used to determine if an image is properly color–balanced.

Histogram

The histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of tonal values in an image. It can be used to determine if an image has the proper contrast.

Zebra Pattern

The zebra pattern is a series of alternating light and dark stripes that are used to indicate areas of an image that are overexposed or underexposed.

False Color

False color is a feature that assigns different colors to different parts of an image. It can be used to determine the exposure of an image, or to color code different parts of an image for easier identification.

While the above mentioned are some of the most common features, the following are restricted to a handful of monitors yet can be equally helpful.

Peaking

The peaking function highlights areas of an image that are in focus. This can be used to determine if an image is properly focused.

Anamorphic De-squeeze

The anamorphic de-squeeze function allows images to be displayed in their proper aspect ratio. This is especially useful for images that have been shot with an anamorphic lens.

Image Flip

The image flip function allows images to be flipped horizontally or vertically. This can be used to compensate for the orientation of the camera, or to display an image in its proper orientation.

Image Freeze 

The image freeze function allows an image to be frozen on the screen. This can be used to examine a particular area of an image, or to take a screenshot.

Pixel Zoom

The pixel zoom function allows images to be magnified so that individual pixels can be seen. This can be used to examine the detail in an image, or to identify pixels that are out of alignment.

How to Use These Functions

There are a variety of ways to use these functions. For example, the waveform function can help you figure out if an image is overexposed or underexposed. The vectorscope function can be used to see if an image’s colors are balanced. The histogram function lets you know if an image has enough contrast. You can also tell which areas of your photo are overexposed or underexposed by using the zebra pattern function. Last but not least, the false color function comes in handy when you’re trying to gauge exposure levels or want to color code different parts of an image for easy reference later on.

The Hollyland Mars M1 is a powerful wireless camera monitor that has all of these auxiliary functions. It also has a variety of other features that make it a great choice for on-camera monitoring.

Some of its other features include: 

– A built-in battery that provides a long run time

– A daylight-readable display that makes it easy to see in bright conditions

– A variety of input and output options that make it compatible with a wide range of cameras and accessories

Conclusion

Cameras are essential tools for video professionals, and the development of wireless camera monitors has led to auxiliary functions on cameras that can be extremely helpful in production. These features include waveform, vectorscope, histogram, zebra pattern, false color, and more. Each of these functions can help you get a better picture of what your image looks like while you’re shooting. If you’re looking for a camera monitor with these features, we highly recommend the Hollyland Mars M1 monitor.