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3.7.4 Setting the ISO
With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of
the subject.
• A higher ISO value increases the image noise. To take clean images, use an ISO value as
low as possible.
• When S.S.F. is enabled, the ISO value is set to Auto and cannot be changed.
3.7.5 Setting the EV compensation
Sets the exposure value manually to compensate for unusual lighting conditions such as
indirect indoor lighting, dark backgrounds, and strong backlighting.
3.7.6 Setting the AEB
Sets the auto exposure bracketing (AEB) to shoot 3 continuous images, each with a different
exposure setting: correctly exposed, underexposed, and overexposed.
3.7.7 Setting the highlight
Makes the subject stand out from its surroundings. The subject will be in focus in three
different highlight methods:
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3.7.8 Setting the sharpness
You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines.
Manual
For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be
specified. When this option is highlighted, press
to enter the
Manual mode. Then, point the frame (as shown on the screen) at
something white (for example, white paper) as the reference white
color and press
again to confirm the manual setting.
Icon Mode
Description
High
The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will become sharp, but
noise may occur in the captured image.
Norm
al
The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for printing.
Low
The edges of the image are softened. This is suitable for editing images on PC.
Icon
Mode
Description
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