EN-18
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
(difference 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] or [Video] menu is
displayed.
2. Select [EV] with the
S
/
T
buttons, then press
the
OK
button.
3. Use
S
or
T
to set the range of EV
compensation value from -2.0EV to +2.0EV,
then press the
OK
button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the
W
button.
Effective Subjects and Set Values
+(positive) compensation
-(negative) compensation
Backlight correction
(+1/3 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.
Size
5M
Quality
Scene Mode
EV
Metering
W. Balance
Fine
Auto
+0.0
Average
Auto
Capture
+0.0
EV
Ex.: In Camera Mode
