Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)

The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chosen (p. 100).

If you use the zoom after making settings or changing the composition, the exposure level may change.

Depending on the shutter speed or aperture value set, the screen brightness may change. If the flash mode is set to h, the screen brightness will not change.

If you press the ¤button, the shutter speed or aperture value (whichever is not chosen in Step 2), will automatically adjust to obtain the correct exposure (the correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the settings).

You can also set the camera so that turning the ÷or Êdial changes shutter speed or the aperture value (p. 171).

Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)

The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting.

To suppress highlight blowout, Dynamic Range Correction is used. To bring out shadow details, Shadow Correct is used.

Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or may not be corrected properly.

You can correct recorded images (p. 149)

You can change the DR Correction or Shadow Correct settings by turning the ÷or Êdial (p. 171).

Not available in or .

Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction)

You can choose from the following Dynamic Range Correction methods: , and .

Choose .

After pressing the mbutton, press the opbuttons to choose .

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