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RECORDING FEATURES
Backlight compensation brightens the subject
quickly. With simple operation, dark portions of
the subject are brightened by increasing the
exposure.
1
Set the power switch to
.
2
Set the recording mode dial to other than
so that
is displayed.
3
Move the multi-controller to
r
(
) once so
that the
indicator appears.
To cancel backlight compensation
Move the multi-controller to
r
(
) twice so that
the
indicator
disappears.
Selection of a spot metering area enables more
precise exposure compensation. You can select
one of the three metering areas.
1
Set the power switch to
.
2
Set the recording mode dial to other than
so that
is displayed.
3
Move the multi-controller to
r
(
) twice so
that the
indicator appears.
●
The spot metering area frame
appears at the
centre.
4
Select the desired spot metering area frame
with the multi-controller (
w
/
e
).
5
Press
49
. The setting is completed.
To lock the exposure
After step
4
, press and hold
49
for over 2
seconds. The indicator appears.
To cancel spot exposure control
Move the multi-controller to
r
(
) once so that
the
indicator
disappears.
NOTES:
●
Spot exposure control may not be possible when
some other functions are activated.
●
Depending on the shooting location and condition,
optimum result may not be attained.
You can use the program AE settings for specific
shooting situations.
1
Set the power switch to
.
2
Set the recording mode dial to the desired
position.
Twilight
: Makes evening scenes look more
natural.
Portrait
: The subject in the front is
accentuated by blurring the background.
Sports
: Fast shutter speed allows fast-
moving subject to be captured one frame at a
time vividly. The shutter speed is set at 1/250 to
1/4000 second automatically.
Snow
: Compensates for subjects that may
appear too dark when shooting in extremely
bright surroundings such as in the snow.
To turn off the program AE function
Set the recording mode dial to
or
.
NOTE:
While recording is in progress, the program AE
cannot be set even if the recording mode dial is set.
Backlight Compensation
/
Spot Exposure Control
/
Program AE
/
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