Shooting Mode, EV Exposure Compensation

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qSHOOTING MODE

DEV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION)

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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.

h Compensation range

–2.1 EV to +1.5 EV (13 steps in 0.3 EV increments) See P.84 for more information on EV.

●! Exposure compensation is disabled in the following situations:

i When the flash is used in Auto or Red-eye reduction mode i When dark scenes are shot in Forced flash mode

◆ 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 (–) compensation setting. This will make the overall image darker.

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: –0.6 EV

i Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage: –0.6 EV

AWHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE)

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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 close-ups of people’s faces and shots taken under a special light source. Select the correct white balance for the light source. See P.84 for more information on the white balance.

●! 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).