Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
š„ Exposure Index vs ISO: Why EI Is Changing How I Shoot Log Footage
A while back, I made a video on ISO and Exposure Index (EI), and it sparked a lot of discussionāand confusion. Especially around the idea that EI is becoming the new ISO.
Watch the video on Dynamic Range and Negative ISO: youtu.be/FFm679AgUTw
In this video, I break down exactly what Exposure Index is, how it differs from ISO, and why itās such a powerful tool for modern cinematography.
Iāll show you how EI affects exposure, dynamic range, and signal quality, especially when shooting in S-Log3 on Sony cameras like the FX6 and FX3. Weāll also look at how DaVinci Resolve now treats EI as the default exposure settingāeven if youāre not shooting in RAW.
š„ Exposure Index vs ISO: Why EI Is Changing How I Shoot Log Footage
A while back, I made a video on ISO and Exposure Index (EI), and it sparked a lot of discussionāand confusion. Especially around the idea that EI is becoming the new ISO.
Watch the video on Dynamic Range and Negative ISO: youtu.be/FFm679AgUTw
In this video, I break down exactly what Exposure Index is, how it differs from ISO, and why itās such a powerful tool for modern cinematography.
Iāll show you how EI affects exposure, dynamic range, and signal quality, especially when shooting in S-Log3 on Sony cameras like the FX6 and FX3. Weāll also look at how DaVinci Resolve now treats EI as the default exposure settingāeven if youāre not shooting in RAW.
