FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 39
Backlight Compensation
Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly.
With simple operation, backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure.
1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
2 Set the recording mode to SET “M”. ( pg. 20)
3 Press 
so that the Backlight Compensation indicator “
” appears.
To cancel Backlight Compensation
Press 
twice so that the “ 
” indicator disappears.
NOTE:
Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.
Spot Exposure Control
Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation.
1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
2 Set the recording mode to “M”. ( pg. 20)
3 Press 
twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator “ 
” appears.
●A spot metering area frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.
4 Press SET.
●Spot Exposure Control is engaged.
●Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate.
To lock the iris
After step 3, press and hold SET over 2 seconds. The “ 
” indication appears and the iris is locked.
To cancel Spot Exposure Control
Press 
once so that the “ 
” indicator disappears.
NOTES:
●Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may not be attained.
●“STROBE” in “EFFECT” cannot be used with Spot Exposure Control.
White Balance Adjustment
The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/ tint reproduction.
To change the setting
Set “W. BALANCE” to the desired mode. ( pg. 32)
●The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.
MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. ( “Manual White Balance Adjustment”, pg. 40)
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting is used.