Chapter 8
Capturing Images with Advanced Setting Menu
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8.2.5
Photographing Procedure Using DF/FL Scene Mode
When you capture the image of a dark subject or a fluorescent specimen, use [DF/FL] of [SCENE/CSM].
The operation of the [DF/FL] scene mode is different from other scene modes because it handles dark subjects.
Setting the recording mode
Before capturing images, press the [REC MODE] button of the [CAM MENU: SHOT/REC] screen and do the
following on the submenu. Configure the parameters properly according to how you intend to use the image and the
condition of the subject.
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Image source: [FULL IMAGE] / [LIVE IMAGE]
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Image size
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File type
Registration of the [F MODE] button and [E MODE] button
Registering the [F MODE] and [E MODE] buttons as function buttons of the [CAM MENU: CAMERA] long screen helps you
operate in the [DF/FL] scene mode.
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[F MODE] mode button ([Focus assist mode] button)
Pressing this button changes [EXP MODE] to [MANU] and
adjusts the exposure to raise the camera gain so that the
exposure time will not be long. This exposure condition is
maintained for the live image display; adjust the brightness
with the camera gain and exposure time.
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[E MODE] button ([Exposure assist mode] button)
When this button is pressed, DS-L3 makes the exposure with a
lower camera gain and makes the image pause. The image is
displayed on the screen as a still image. Press the [CAPTURE]
button to save the image.
[F MODE] button and [E MODE] button
Note: These buttons cannot be used unless they are registered as function buttons. For how to register function buttons,
refer to “13.2.3 Configuring Function Buttons”.
Photographing Procedure Using [DF/FL] Scene Mode
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Adjust the white balance with a normal lighting before
you set the subject.
If the image on the screen looks too dark or vignetting
occurs, adjust the illumination, diaphragm, and/or ND filters.
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Set the subject.
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Press the [SCENE/CSM] button and select [DF/FL] from
the submenu.
The [DF/FL] scene mode is enabled, and the camera gain is
raised to make the exposure time as short as possible for
focusing.
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Set the image mode as necessary.
When photographing a dark subject, using an image mode
for 2x2 or 4x4 binning will sharpen the sensitivity.
5
Set the photometry mode and photometry area as
necessary.
Select a photometry mode suitable for the subject to change
the photometry area size, to move it, or to customize it.
White balancing and setting the subject
Selecting the [DF/FL] scene mode
Set the subject after
adjusting the white balance.
Function
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[E MODE] button
[F MODE] button
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