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Backlight Compensation | / |
Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. With simple operation, dark portions of the subject are brightened by increasing the exposure.
1 Set the power switch to . |
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2 Press and hold ( / ) so that | is |
displayed. |
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3 Press 
( 
) once so that the 
indicator appears.
To cancel backlight compensation
Press 
( 
) twice so that the 
indicator disappears.
Spot Exposure Control | / |
Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. You can select one of the three metering areas.
1 Set the power switch to . |
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2 Press and hold ( / ) so that | is |
displayed. |
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3 Press 
( 
) twice so that the 
indicator appears.
●The spot metering area frame 
appears at the centre.
RECORDING FEATURES EN 31
LED Light |
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When shooting with insufficient light at night, the LED light turns on to improve visibility during shooting.
Press LIGHT to turn the light on and display one of the following indicators.
: The light remains always on regardless of the surrounding conditions.
: The light turns on automatically when there is insufficient light.
To turn off the light
Press LIGHT repaetedly so that 
/
indicator disappears.
NOTE:
When using the light, the shutter speed is fixed at the low speed. In such a case, it is recommended to use a tripod.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
4 Press 
/ 
to select the desired spot metering area frame.
5 Press 49. The setting is completed.
To lock the exposure
After step 4, press and hold 49 for over 2 seconds. The 
indicator appears.
To cancel spot exposure control
Press 
( 
) once so that the 
indicator disappears.
NOTES:
●Spot exposure control may not be possible when some other functions are activated.
●Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may not be attained.