Use this function for shots where you cannot obtain the optimum brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background.

!

Set the Power switch to "1_1".

 

2

Set the Mode dial to "P", "S" or "A" mode.

 

Use this function when you want to take pictures with the exposure fixed for a particular subject.

Set the Power switch to "1_1".

2

Set the Mode dial to "IB]i@I'L"SP", "P", "S" or "A"

mode.

_;;'AE lock cannot be used when Long-period continuous

shooting is selected.

3

 

 

Hold

down "[_"

the

exposure

compensation

 

 

button

and @

turn

the

Command

dial to set

the

 

 

 

compensation

value.

The

symbol

indicating

the

 

 

 

compensation

direction

("-"

or "+")

turns

yellow.

 

 

 

The "[_" icon also turns yellow while exposure

 

 

 

compensation

is being set

and

then

turns

blue

after

 

 

 

setting is completed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

r .

Exposure

• Compensation

range

 

 

 

 

 

 

L-'I-

-

compensation

-2 EV

to +2

EV (13

steps

in

1/3 EV increments)

 

indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exposure compensation cannot be used in the "1_@1". "SP"

 

 

 

and "M" modes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_ Exposure compensation is disabled in the following

 

 

 

situations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

si,,<+' Aii

Position the subject in the center of the screen and press the "AE-L" button.

The "_" icon appears on the screen and the exposure is locked while you hold down the "AE-L" button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When "_" (Forced flash) or "_>" (Red-eye reduction) mode is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

used and the scene photographed is dark.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Th!s setlng Is reta!ned when the mode is changed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or the camera is turned off (The "_" icon appears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set the exposure

compensat

an to '_o:' un ess

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

compensation

.....................................................................is required.

),_

y°

-- @ To

obtain

the

optimum

brightness

®

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjust the exposure compensation according to the level of brightness or darkness in the photographed

image.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

eWhen

the subject

appears too

bright

eWhen

the

subject

appears

too

dark

 

Try

a negative (-)

compensation

setting.

Try a positive

(+)

compensation

setting.

 

This

will

make

the

overall photographed

This

will

make

the overall

photographed

!

image

darker,

 

 

 

image

brighter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guide

to compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Backlit portraits: +0.6 EV to

+1.5 EV

 

 

• Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects: +0.9 EV

 

• Shots made up predominantly of sky: +0.9 EV

 

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• Spotlit subjects, particularly

against dark backgrounds:

-0.6 EV

• Scenes with low reflectivity,

such as shots of pine trees

or dark foliage: -0.6 EV

4

With the "AE-L"

button

held

down,

press

the

Shutter button down halfway to

focus

the shot

and

then compose the shot again.

_;;?Once you press the Shutter button down halfway, the exposure remains locked even if you release the "AE-L" button.

_ When the AE lock is applied, pressing the Shutter button down halfway only sets the focus.

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FujiFilm S7000 Set the Mode dial to IBi@ILSP, P, S or a, Exposure Compensation Range, Indicator, Obtain Optimum Brightness
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S7000 specifications

The FujiFilm S7000 digital camera, launched in the early 2000s, marked a significant advancement in the world of digital photography, particularly for enthusiasts and semi-professional photographers. With its unique features and technologies, the S7000 positioned itself as a versatile camera that delivered high-quality images and usability.

One of the highlights of the S7000 is its Super CCD technology, which features a 6.3-megapixel sensor that effectively captures images at a resolution of 12-megapixels via interpolation. This technology allows for greater dynamic range and enhanced detail, making it possible to produce large prints without sacrificing quality. The camera boasts a wide ISO range from 80 to 1600, making it adaptable for various lighting conditions, whether bright daylight or low-light environments.

The S7000 features a 6x optical zoom lens with a focal length equivalent to 35-210mm in 35mm film terms, providing flexibility for different types of photography, from landscapes to close-up portraits. The lens design includes aspherical elements to reduce aberrations, ensuring sharp images across the zoom range. In addition to its optical capabilities, the camera supports digital zoom, allowing users to extend the zoom range further, albeit at a loss of quality.

An ergonomic design sets the S7000 apart, with a robust build that fits comfortably in hand. The camera features a 1.8-inch LCD screen, which can be tilted for versatile shooting angles, along with an optical viewfinder for traditional composing. Notably, the S7000 includes both manual and automatic exposure modes, giving photographers the creative control they desire while still accommodating those who prefer point-and-shoot functionality.

The S7000 also offers advanced features such as multiple scene modes and the ability to shoot in RAW format, providing flexibility in post-processing. Users benefit from its Continuous Shooting mode, allowing for capturing a rapid series of shots, which is particularly useful in sports or wildlife photography.

Overall, the FujiFilm S7000 is a significant camera that combines innovative technology with user-friendly design. Its combination of Super CCD technology, versatile zoom capabilities, and robust shooting options make it a memorable part of photography history, appealing to both beginners and seasoned photographers alike. With its introduction, FujiFilm brought the digital camera experience to new heights, laying the groundwork for future advancements in the field.
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