Polaroid PDC 700 manual Changing flash options, Changing the EV compensation value

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Changing flash options

You can select two different flash modes, or disable the flash. Press the Previous/Flash button on the back of the camera until you see one of the icons in the following table on the Status panel:

∙The flash fires automatically when the autoexposure sensor determines that lighting conditions require additional light.

∙This is the default flash setting.

∙The flash fires for every picture.

∙Use fill flash when there is a light behind the subjects to fill in and soften strong shadows.

∙Use on cloudy days.

∙The flash does not fire.

∙Use in places where flash is prohibited or may be distracting, or when shooting toward a reflective background, such as a window or a mirror.

Note: The camera remains in the flash mode you select until you choose another flash mode.

If you are taking flash pictures and your subjects are 1.5 to 3 feet from the camera, your picture might be overexposed. You may need to compensate for this by changing the Exposure Value (EV). You can take the picture and preview the exposure on the LCD display. If you think the picture is overexposed, you can delete the image, change the EV (-0.5 or -1.0 EV), and retake the picture.

Changing the EV compensation value

The Exposure Value (EV) system defines the f-stop and shutter speed as one number. The camera chooses the appropriate EV automatically. However, you can use the EV system to compensate for the exposure value manually.

The exposure value range is -2EV to +2EV in increments of 0.5. Increasing the EV compensation value results in a picture that is more exposed (brighter). Decreasing the EV compensation value results in a picture that is less exposed (darker).

You can use the LCD display to preview your subject to determine if there is enough light. Take your picture and look at the preview on the LCD display. If your image is overexposed or underexposed, change the EV.

Note: The EV compensation value is reset to the default value (+0.0) when you turn off the camera.

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