Canon DC 100 Manually Adjusting the Exposure, Changing the Metering Method, Press EXP, Evaluative

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Manually Adjusting the Exposure

Adjust the exposure when a subject is underexposed (for example, when backlit subjects appear too dark in the image) or overexposed (for example, when recording subjects under very strong light and they appear too bright or glaring in the image).

* only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9).

Mode switch: (except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program).

1. Press EXP ( ).

The exposure adjustment indicator and the neutral value “±0” appear on the screen.

If you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may change.

2.Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as required.

The adjustment range depends on the brightness of the picture at the time you locked the exposure.

Pressing EXP ( ) again will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to the previous setting.

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Changing the Metering Method

You can select the light metering mode.

* only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9). Mode switch:

(

EVALUATIVE

35)

Options

[

EVALUATIVE]

Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including

 

 

backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into

 

 

several zones for light metering and evaluates

 

 

complex lighting conditions for the optimal exposure of

 

 

the subject.

 

 

 

[

CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE]

Averages the light metered from the entire screen,

 

 

giving more weight to the subject in the center.

[

SPOT]

Meters the area within the spot AE point frame. Use

 

 

this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject

 

 

in the center of the screen.

FUNC. Metering Method icon

FUNC. Desired option

More Recording Options

Advanced Functions

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Contents DVD Camcorder European Union and EEA only Important Usage InstructionsClass 1 Laser Product Advantages of DVDs So... what disc to choose? An Introduction to DVDsDVD-R DVD-RW Feature Video mode VR modeTable of contents Connecting to a TV and VCR Editing the Scenes DVD-RW in VR mode onlyDisc Options Still Image OptionsConventions Used in the Manual About this ManualAbout the Multi Selector Selecting an Option MENU/FUNCSelecting Menu options About the Operating ModesSelecting FUNC. Menu Options To activate the still images modesTrademark Acknowledgements Checking the Supplied AccessoriesTo change the operating mode Left side view Right side view Front view Components GuideTop view Bottom view Back view Recording Movies Screen DisplaysRecording Still Images Recording reminder Disc operationPlaying Movies Index Screen Remaining battery chargePlaying Movies During Playback Viewing Still ImagesTo remove the battery pack Preparing the Power SupplyGetting Started Charging is completedViewfinder Recording Mode Max Typical Playback TimeLCD Normal LCD BrightPreparing the Camcorder Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel LCD BacklightMenu DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST Paris Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving TimeChanging the Display Language MenuTime Zones Setting the Date and TimeMenu DATE/TIME Setup When using a DVD-RW When using DVD-R discsLoading and Removing a Disc Inserting the DiscGrab the edges of the disc and gently pull it out Removing the DiscBefore You Begin Recording RecordingRecording Movies Press and release record review Reviewing the Last Scene RecordedPress Wide SCR Damage the camcorderFrames appear Recording Still ImagesPress Start/Stop fully 25x Optical Zoom ZoomingSpecial Playback Modes PlaybackPlaying Back Movies Menu System Setup Adjusting the VolumePress Menu to save the setting and close the menu Slow Forward Playback / Slow Reverse PlaybackSlideshow Viewing Still ImagesIndex Screen SlideshowImage Jump Function Magnifying the ImagePush the multi selector and keep it pressed down Will appear for images that cannot be enlargedSelecting the Recording Data Display Display Setup Data Code Date & TimeData Code display Selecting the Data CodeMenu Options Options Lists Menu / FuncFocus PRI Self TimerWind Screen Erase ALL ImagesDisc Protect Playlst ALL DELPhotomovie Disc TitleVolume Beep Demo ModePower Save File NOS RESET, ContinuousZONE/DST DATE/TIME Date Format FUNC. Menu OptionsTV Type Still image size/quality Effect OFF, BLK&WHT Recording modeAdd to playlist Move a sceneProgram AE Shutter-Priority AE Aperture-Priority AE Using the Recording ProgramsSelecting the Recording Program Using the Program AE ModeMove the mode switch between the recording categories Select the recording program Using the Shutter-Priority AE ModeShutter speed guideline Aperture value guideline Using the Aperture-Priority AE ModeAdjust the brightness of the image as required Manually Adjusting the ExposureChanging the Metering Method Press EXPAdjust the zoom Press Focus Manually Adjusting the FocusInfinity Focus MF appearsSelect the autofocus mode Changing the Autofocus ModeAppears Using the Self TimerPress FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu Setting the White Balance When you have set the custom white balance AutoPage Applying Image Enhancing Effects Selecting a Fader / Effect Using the Digital EffectsFader Faders Effect EffectsSetting Using the Multi-Image ScreenApplying Fader EffectSpeed Split MULTI-SDVD-R/-RW DVD-RW Selecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesSuper Fine FineAdding Scenes to the Playlist Creating a PlaylistMoving Scenes in the Playlist FUNC. ADD to PlaylistDeleting a Single Scene Deleting ScenesDeleting a Scene Just After Recording Deleting All ScenesDivide YES Dividing a SceneDivide Protecting the Disc Disc OptionsInitializing the Disc Disc Operations Disc Initialize Video YESSET Changing the Disc TitleErasing a Single Image Erasing Still ImagesErasing a Single Image Just After Recording Erasing All ImagesConverting a Single Image Converting Still Images into Photomovie ScenesConverting All Images FUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. ExecutePreparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player Finalize DVD-R Video mode DVD-RW DVD-RW in VR ModeRestrictions after Disc Finalization Additional Edit Recordings Initializing UnfinalizingOn a Computer’s DVD Drive Finalizing the DiscOn a DVD Player Unfinalize Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc UnfinalizeSelecting the Type of TV Connection Diagram TVs without Scart terminalPlaying Back on a TV Screen Connection Diagram TVs with Scart terminal Recording to a VCR Power Source TroubleshootingProblem Solution Recording/PlaybackSET the Time Zone Playback/Editing Message Explanation List of MessagesPlaying Back the Disc in an External DVD Device Cannot Divide Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderMini DVD Disc Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryAbout the battery terminal cover Cleaning Maintenance/OthersStorage CondensationUsing the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCG-300E Battery Charger Shoulder StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Power/Others SpecificationsDC100/DC95 SystemBP-208 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterScreen ratio IndexGrip belt Record reviewScene Editing SCN Special Scene XP mode