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Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode
when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (differ-
ence between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely
large. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from -2.0EV to +2.0EV.
1. Press the
MENU
button.
The [Capture] menu is displayed.
2. Select [EV] with the
S
/
T
buttons, then press
the
SET
button.
3. Use
S
or
T
to set the range of EV
compensation value from -2.0EV to +2.0EV,
then press the
SET
button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the
W
button.
Effective Subjects and Set Values
+(positive) compensation
-(negative) compensation
Backlight correction
(+0.3 EV, fixed)
* Printed matter with black
text on whitish paper.
* Backlighting.
* Bright scenes or strong
reflected light such as ski
slopes.
* When the sky accounts for
a large area on the screen.
* People illuminated by a
spotlight, in particular,
against dark background.
* Printed matter with white
text on blackish paper.
* Weak reflecting bodies such
as evergreen trees or
darkish leaves
* When the background is
bright and the subject is
dark.
* When subjects (people)
have a light source such
as the sun to their backs.
Ex.: In Camera Mode
