•When “‡ Auto WB” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible. If this happens, select the white balance setting that matches your shooting conditions (Daylight, Overcast, etc.).

Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift)

You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it.

•Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV

•Unit: 1/3EV

1.In the REC mode, press [SET].

2.Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control panel option from the top (EV Shift).

•When A or S is selected as the exposure mode, the EV Shift is the fifth control panel option from the top.

3.Use [4] and [6] to adjust the exposure compensation value.

[6]: Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects.

[4]: Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day.

To cancel exposure compensation, change

 

the EV value to 0.0.

Exposure compensation value

 

4.Press [SET].

This applies the exposure compensation value. The exposure compensation value you set remains in effect until you change it or turn off the camera (which causes it to revert to “0.0”).

NOTE

•When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.

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