When in the Manual camera mode, you can adjust the exposure when Auto Exposure or Aperture Priority is selected. You can make 21 different settings in increments of 0.2, from -2.0 to 2.0 EV.

Note:

❏The selected exposure setting is shown at the right side of the LCD monitor.

❏Photographic knowledge and experience is necessary to correctly adjust the exposure. Be sure the exposure settings are appropriate when taking important photos.

❏When shooting under poor photographic conditions, EPSON recommends taking several photos of the same subject using different exposures.

Making predefined exposure settings

The PhotoPC 3000Z has four predefined exposure settings available when the Program camera mode is selected.

When to use a predefined exposure setting

Refer to the descriptions below to make the appropriate settings.

Normal

For taking basic photographs. Uses the following settings:

❏Auto exposure

❏Divided brightness metering system

Sports

For photographing fast-moving subjects. Uses the following settings:

❏High shutter speed

❏Automatic sensitivity

❏Divided brightness metering system

Portrait

For photographing portraits. Uses the following settings:

❏Wide aperture setting

❏Spot metering system

4-12Making Settings