BenQ DC S30 user manual Exposure Value, Effective Subjects and Set Values, Positive + Compensation

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3.1.9.10 Exposure Value

 

 

 

This setting allows you to intentionally lighten or

 

 

 

darken the entire image. Use this setting when the

 

 

 

optimum brightness (exposure) cannot be obtained, for

 

 

Exposure

example, when the brightness between the subject and

 

 

 

 

 

the background is not balanced or when the subject to

 

 

 

 

 

A

photograph occupies only an extremely small part of

 

 

 

the screen.

 

 

 

EV BIAS: Press the macro and flash buttons to adjust the EV from -2.0 to +2.0.

Effective Subjects and Set Values

Positive (+) Compensation

Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper)

Backlit portraits

Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects

Shots made up predominantly of sky

Negative (-) Compensation

Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds

Copying of printed text (white characters on black paper)

Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of green or dark foliage

Notes

In “Exposure compensation”, the default value is “0.0EV”. The setting range is as fol- lows:

-2.0 / -1.6 / -1.3 / -1.0 /- 0.6 / -0.3 / 0 (default) / +0.3 / +0.6/ +1.0 / +1.3 / +1.6 / +2.0

Exposure Compensation cannot be set in mode.

The ideal brightness sometimes cannot be obtained even if a large exposure value is set in dark photographic conditions. In this case, you can check the brightness in the preview image directly (photographed still image).

18Using the DC S30

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Contents Welcome Copyright Touring your DC S30 Table of Contents Troubleshooting IV Table of Contents Checking the Package Contents WelcomeDC S30 Components Front ViewRear View Bottom ViewButton Functions Mode Dial Viewfinder LED IndicatorRotating the LCD Panel Inserting the Battery Notches Battery latchUsing an AC Power Adapter Charging the BatteryLoading an SD Memory Card Attaching the Strap Capture Mode Composing PicturesAbout the LCD Monitor Icons Using the LCD Monitor in Manual Mode LCD Monitor Display Capture ModeUsing the Optical Zoom Using the Digital ZoomUsing the Flash AutoFlash off Forced Flash Changing the Focus No Icon Normal Auto FocusMacro Auto Focus 15 cm to Capture Mode Setup Navigating in the Capture Setting MenusCapture Mode Resolution QualityScene White Balance EffectFocusing 9.8 ISOExposure Value Effective Subjects and Set ValuesPositive + Compensation Negative CompensationCenter-weighted Average The camera MeteringDate Imprint Movie Mode Taking VideosPlayback Mode Playing Back ImagesThumbnail Display Voice Memo RecordPlaying Back Movies Zoom PlaybackPlayback Mode Setup Erasing Images and MoviesErasing Files Thumbnail Mode Protect ModeUnlock Single unlocks the currently selected image or movie Listening to Music SlideShowTransferring MP3 files to the Camera Playing MP3 Files Playing FM Radio FilesNumber Reset Memory SDDate/Time Date Format YMDLCD Brightness BeepVideo Out Format Tv Power Saving LanguageReset Reset SW VersionPC Dependent Features Installing the Digital Camera SoftwareBundled Software Software DescriptionTransferring Files with your PC Transferring Images, Movies, and MP3 FilesViewing Images on TV Error Message Table Symptoms Causes SolutionsImage Sensor Inch CCD with 3.34 Megapixels F2.8 / F4.8~ 2.5m Size 320x240with soundSystem Requirements Technical Support