Oregon Scientific DS6639 Shooting Movies, Basic Functions, EV Exposure Compensation Setting

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Metering Options

Icon	Settings	Options
	Matrix	Evaluated by splitting the scene into multiple zones,
	(Multi-	then calculate each zone’s exposure via the camera’s
	segment)	computations. Ideal for general picture-taking.
	Central	Averages the exposure of the entire scene but gives

EV (Exposure Compensation Setting)

Exposure compensation is required when there is an extreme difference in brightness between the background and the subject. Use this setting to manually brighten or darken an image.

Record	Setup
Metering
ISO		AUTO
Con.Shoot		Off
EV		0.0

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(Centre-	extra weight to the centre. Use for backlit subjects.
Weighed)
Spot	Only the small area at the centre of the screen determines
	the exposure. Ideal for highlighting the main subject.

EV Options			FRANÇAIS
+2.0 / +1.7 / +1.3 / +1.0 / +0.7 / +0.3 / 0.0 / -0.3/ -0.7 / -1.0 / -1.3 / -1.7 / -2.0
Brighter	Default	Darker

ISO

The ISO setting affects the camera’s

Record	Setup
Metering

SHOOTING MOVIES

sensitivity to light.

An image taken at higher ISO

ISO	AUTO
Con.Shoot	Off

BASIC FUNCTIONS

ESPAÑOL

speeds may contain more “noise” or graininess than an image taken at lower speeds.

ISO Options

EV 0.0

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The Movie Mode enables you to take moving images. The length of the movie that can be taken depends on the amount of memory available within your camera’s current memory storage.

Movie Mode On-Screen Display

Speed	Description
	The camera sets the speed automatically.
	ISO rating 50. Use for very brightly lit scenes.
	ISO rating 100.	Use for brightly lit scenes.
	ISO rating 200.	Use for normally lit scenes.

Total Available Time for Recording

Movie Mode ( p.20)

Memory Type ( p.5)

Current Elapsed Recording Time (in hh:mm:ss)

ISO ( p.18)

White Balance ( p.17)

Zoom Level ( p.9)

EV ( p.19)

Con.Shoot (Continuous Shooting)

With this setting, pictures can be taken continuously when you press the Shutter

Release button. The icon will appear on-screen. A maximum of 2 continuous pictures can be taken, with brief 0.5-second pauses between each shot.

Record	Setup
Metering
ISO		AUTO
Con.Shoot		Off
EV
		0.0

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Battery Level Indicator ( p.6)

Current Date ( p.11)

World Time ( p.12)

Current Time ( p.11)

Continuous Shooting cannot be used with flash or when the Self-Timer is set. Moreover, it may not be suitable for night time or dark scenes because flash is disabled. 18

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