FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 31

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly.

With simple operation, backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator “” appears.

To cancel Backlight Compensation Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the “” indicator disappears.

NOTE:

Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.

Spot Exposure Control

Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator “ ” appears.

●A spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

3 Press + or – to select the desired spot metering area frame.

4 Press MENU.

●Spot Exposure Control is engaged.

●Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate.

To lock the iris

After step 3, press and hold MENU over 2 seconds. The “” indication appears and the iris is locked.

To cancel Spot Exposure Control

Press BACK LIGHT once so that the “ ” indicator disappears.

NOTES:

●You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions.

•“SQUEEZE” in “WIDE MODE” ( pg. 24)

•“STROBE” in “PROGRAM AE” ( pg. 34)

•Digital Zoom ( pg. 18)

•Manual Exposure Control

●Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may not be attained.