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RECORDING FUNCTIONS (Cont.)
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Exposure compensation
You can adjust exposure manually by +/– 2 (in increments of approx. 1/3). If you want
a white object to appear as white as possible, to increase the exposure. If you
want a black object to appear as black as possible, adjust – to decrease the exposure.
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AE Lock
By pressing the AEL button, you can lock the exposure at the setting you prefer. This is
useful when you want to set an exposure that is different from what the camera would
normally choose.
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Metering mode
You can select the area of the brightness for metering. When you know the area is
properly exposed, press the
to choose the metering mode.
Setting mode/Control panel display
Functions
Standard
Meters the center of the subject
(digital ESP metering)
and the area around the subject
(digital ESP metering)
Center-weighted
Meters the center of the subject
averaging metering
primarily.
Meters within the AF target mark
Spot metering
primarily. Use this mode when
backlight is making the subject darker.
