Capture Settings 20
The Capture Menu
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White Balance
The White Balance setting allows you to adjust the camera setting according to the ambient
white light when shooting. White balance represents the degree of coolness of the light. If
the light has a yellowish or reddish tinge, it is said to be warm; if it has a bluish tinge, it is
said to be cool. You can select the setting and preview it on screen before confirming your
choice. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Five white balance
settings are available:
• Auto (default)
• Sunny
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Cloudy
ISO Speed
The ISO Speed setting allows you to adjust the CCD light-sensitivity. Use the Up/Down
navigation buttons to select from the options. Six ISO settings are available:
• Auto (default)
• ISO 100: For outdoor photography in bright sunlight.
• ISO 200: For outdoor or indoor photography in bright light.
• ISO 400: For indoor photography or low light environments.
• ISO 800: For moving object photography or low light environments without using flash.
• ISO 1600: For moving object photography or low light environments without using
flash.
AE Metering
AE Metering allows you to select the area of the subject or frame by which the camera
measures light. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Three AE
metering settings are available:
• Matrix (default): Camera metering is set for evaluating 16 zones of objects with
intelligent weighting in the frame.
• Spot: Camera metering is set for the brightness of a single object in the center of the
frame.
• Average: Camera metering is set for the average brightness of objects in the frame.
Color
The Color setting allows you to take photos and apply different colors or color tones for an
artistic effect. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Four color
settings are available:
• Vivid
• Color (default)
• Black & White
• Sepia
