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＋０ ３
−０ ３
−０ ３
＋０ ６
＋０ ６
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This mode can be selected in the “
W
” photography
mode.
Use the Exposure compensation setting to
obtain the optimum image brightness (exposure)
when the subject is much brighter or darker than
the background.
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Correction range:
–2.1 EV to +1.5 EV
(13 steps: 0.3 EV increments)
See P.125 for more information on EV.
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Copying of printed text (black characters
on white paper) (+1.5 EV)
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Backlit portraits (+0.6 EV to +1.5 EV)
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Locations with very bright backgrounds
or strong reflections, such as ski resorts:
(+0.9 EV)
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Shots made up predominantly of sky.
(+0.9 EV)
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Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark
backgrounds (–0.6 EV)
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Copying of printed text (white characters
on black paper) (–0.6 EV)
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Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots
of pine trees or dark foliage (–0.6 EV)
Guide to using + (positive) compensation
Guide to using – (negative) compensation
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Subjects for Which Exposure
Adjustment is Particularly Effective
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!
The Exposure compensation setting is disabled in the
following situations:
• When the flash is used in Auto or Red-Eye
Reduction mode.
• When dark scenes are shot in Forced Flash mode.
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Displaying the menus (
➡
P.50)
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EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION)
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
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SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
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The self-timer lamp lights steadily for roughly 5
seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds,
after which the shot is taken.
Until the picture is taken, a countdown appears
on the screen.
Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled after
each shot.
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!
To stop the self-timer once it has started running,
press the “BACK” button.
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