FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 31
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 “M”.
2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator “ 
” appears.
To cancel Backlight Compensation Press BACK LIGHT 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. You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor/viewfinder.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator “ 
” appears.
●A spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.
3 Press + or – to select the desired spot metering area frame.
4 Press MENU.
●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 MENU over 2 seconds. The “
” indication appears and the iris is locked.
To cancel Spot Exposure Control
Press BACK LIGHT once so that the “ 
” indicator disappears.
NOTES:
●You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions.
•“SQUEEZE” in “WIDE MODE” ( pg. 24)
•“STROBE” in “PROGRAM AE” ( pg. 34)
•Digital Zoom ( pg. 18)
•Manual Exposure Control
●Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may not be attained.