WHERE DIGITAL AND 35mm SLR ADVANTAGES CONVERGE
The SD9 features three metering methods for
greater control of photography’s essence : light.
8 - segment evaluative metering
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evaluated for optimal exposure setting. Excellent for shooting
Center area metering
In this mode, the camera meters only an area of about 5mm in diameter in the center of the screen. This minimizes the influ-
ence of perimeter light sources, so you can establish a highly specific area for determining the level of exposure that suits your purpose.
Center-weighted average metering
In this most common metering mode, the camera primarily meters the subject in the center of the screen, while
giving some weight to perimeter brightness. Exposure can be effectively controlled by using this mode in conjunction with the Exposure Compensation function.
Exposure compensation and auto bracketing
Before you shoot, exposure compensation lets you adjust exposure in 0.5EV steps within a ±3EV range of deviation from the autoexposure level set for the scene. In situations where it is difficult to determine proper exposure, such as when there are subtle differences of subject brightness, it’s a good idea to use auto bracketing to take three consecutive photographs at slightly different exposures, so you can later choose the
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Metering Mode Button |
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AF Mode Button |
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Resolution Button |
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ISO Sensitivity Button | Diopter Adjuster Hot Shoe | AE Lock Button | ISO Sensitivity Setting | |
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Lens Mount | Dust Protector |
Connector Cover
Lens Release Button
Battery Case
Lock Knob
Depth - of - field | Eyepiece Cup |
preview Button |
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Main Menu Button
View Button
Information Button
Modify Menu Button
Delete Button
CF Card Access Lamp | Zoom Controller |
Camera Strap Eyelet
CF Card Cover
CF Card Cover
Release Lever
Release Socket
Color LCD Monitor OK Button Cancel Button
4 exposure modes to suit any situation
[P] Program AE
This mode covers most shooting circumstances, automatically setting a combination of shutter speed and aperture appropriate to the subject’s brightness, so you can shoot spontaneously without missing a moment or adjusting exposure.
[A] Aperture Priority AE
Set a desired aperture value, and the camera determines the appropriate shutter speed. Stop down to increase depth of field. Open up to blur the background and emphasize the subject. Aperture Priority AE is useful for achieving these and various other effects.
[S] Shutter Speed Priority AE
Set a desired shutter speed, and the SD9 selects the appropriate aperture value for subject brightness. Freeze action by selecting a fast shutter speed; capture a blur of motion with a slow shutter speed; or achieve various other effects using Shutter Speed Priority AE.
[M] Manual Exposure
This mode lets you set the shutter speed and aperture value as you choose, as when you want to fix the exposure by referring to the TTL exposure meter, external light meter, etc. This is particularly convenient for main- taining an exposure setting for several shots.
Power Pack Contact Cover
Battery Latch
Tripod Socket