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Fixing the exposure for the
selected subject – Flexible spot
meter
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable
brightness even when there is strong contrast
between the subject and the background
(such as subjects in the limelight on stage).
1
Touch
during recording or in
the standby mode.
2
Touch [SPOT METER].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
/
. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
3
Touch the point you want to adjust and
fix the exposure on the screen.
[SPOT METER] flashes while the camera
is adjusting the exposure for the selected
point.
4
Touch [END].
To return the setting to automatic
exposure
Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in
step 3. Or set [EXPOSURE] to [AUTO] (p. 39).
b
Note
• You cannot use the Flexible spot meter together
with:
– NightShot function
– Super NightShot function
– Color Slow Shutter function
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is
automatically set to [AUTO].
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Tip
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
Adjusting the exposure manually
You can fix the brightness of a picture at the
best exposure. When recording indoors on a
clear day, for instance, you can avoid
backlight shadows on people next to the
window by manually fixing the exposure to
that of the wall side of the room.
1
Touch
during recording or in
the standby mode.
2
Touch [EXPOSURE].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
/
. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
3
Touch [MANUAL].
0:00:00
END
AUTO
SPOT METER
STBY
0:00:00
END
AUTO
SPOT METER
STBY
EXPOSURE:
AUTO
MANUAL
AUTO
0:00:00
60min
STBY
OK
EXPOSURE:
MANUAL
MANUAL
AUTO
0:00:00
60min
STBY
,
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