STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
qSHOOTING MODE
DEV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION)
EV
+0 6
+0 3
0
-0 3
Select EV in the “q MANUAL” photography mode. Use this function for shots to get the correct brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background.
hCompensation range
●! Exposure compensation is disabled in the following situations:
i When the flash is used in Auto or
◆ To obtain the optimum brightness ◆
Adjust the exposure compensation according to the level of brightness or darkness in the image.
hWhen the subject appears too bright Try a negative
hWhen the subject appears too dark Try a positive (+) compensation setting. This will make the overall image brighter.
■Guide to compensation
i Backlit portraits: +0.6 EV to +1.5 EV
i Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects: +0.9 EV
i Shots made up predominantly of sky: +0.9 EV
i Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds:
i Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage:
AWHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE)
WB
AUTO
Select white balance in the “q MANUAL” photography mode.
Change the white balance setting to take a picture with the white balance locked for the surroundings and lighting.
In AUTO mode, the correct white balance may not be got for subjects such as
●! The color tones may vary depending on the shooting conditions (light source, etc.).
AUTO : Automatic adjustment
(shooting to show the ambience of the light source)
6: Shooting outdoors in fine weather
7 : Shooting in shade
9: Shooting under “Daylight” fluorescent lamps
0: Shooting under “Warm White” fluorescent lamps
-: Shooting under “Cool White” fluorescent lamps
8: Shooting in incandescent light
✽When the flash fires, the white balance setting for the flash is used. Consequently, to achieve a particular effect, the Flash mode should be set to Suppressed flash (➡P.28).
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