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VI Basic Operations
CAMERA
2 Photographing Images
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C.Scan: Observing a subject with smoother movement or quickly adjusting the focus
With the upper and lower parts of the screen truncated, an image is displayed at a fast
rate of 15 frames per second.
• Images cannot be saved while being displayed in this observation mode.
• Use of this mode is recommended for relatively bright subjects.
• Choose this mode when quick focus response is required.
• This mode has limitations on composition determination or sensitivity and is subject
to shutter delays.
• The “s5M” source is automatically selected for freezing and photographing an image.
1.3Mi: Adjusting the position or focus of a dark subject
An image consisting of 1.3 million pixels is displayed at a rate of 6.75 frames per second.
• Although misregistration of colors occurs for moving subjects, this mode is effective
for observing or photographing an especially dark subject because it has about
4-fold the sensitivity of “5Mi” or “1.3Mp.”
• A combination with FOCUS mode is effective when adjusting the focus during
fluorescent photography.
(2) Choosing exposure mode
Choose your desired exposure mode from “PROG,” “S_AE,” “MANU” or “F_AE.” Normally, “PROG”
should be selected.
Sample settings for different uses are described below. Try these settings before determining
your own settings.
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Photographing a moving subject
→
S_AE (combination with “1.3Mp” display mode)
• Eliminating fluctuations of exposure for moving subjects or when moving a subject while
observing
→
MANU or use AE_L in PROG
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Photographing under the same conditions at all times
→
MANU
Features of exposure modes and instructions on use
PROG: Automatic exposure
Choose “PROG” for general photography.
The DS-L1 automatically determines exposure based on a combination of the shutter
speed and camera sensitivity. In this case, the electronic shutter is automatically adjusted
in the following range.
For display modes 5Mi, 1.3Mp and 1.3Mi: 1 s to 1/1000 s
For display mode C.Scan, 1/15 s to 1/1000 s
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If the image is excessively bri ght, adjust the compensation icon CMP. +00 to the
negative side. Conversely, if the image is excessively dark, adjust the compensation
icon CMP. +00 to the positive side.
• If fluctuations in exposure caused by movement of the subject presents a problem, use
AE_L to temporarily hold the exposure value. During that time, AE_L becomes
red.
• Recommended example: General photography of a relatively bright subject