302Glossary

AdobeRGB

Color space recommended by Adobe Systems, Inc. for commercial printing. Wider range of color reproduction than sRGB. Covers most of the color range so colors available only when printed are not lost when editing images on a computer. When image is opened by non-compatible software, the colors look lighter.

AE Metering

Brightness of subject is measured to determine exposure. In this camera, select from [Multi-segment Metering], [Center-weighted Metering] and [Spot Metering].

AF point

Position in the viewfinder that determines focus. In this camera, select from [Auto], [Select] and [Spot].

Aperture

The aperture increases or reduces the light beam (thickness) passing through the lens to the CMOS sensor.

Bright Portion

Overexposed area in the image loses contrast and appears white.

Camera Shake (Blur)

When the camera moves while the shutter is open, the entire image appears blurred. This occurs more often when shutter speed is low. Prevent camera shake by raising the sensitivity, using the flash, and raising the shutter speed. Alternatively, use a tripod to stabilize the camera. As camera shake is most likely to occur when pressing the shutter

11release button, use the Shake Reduction function, the self-timer or the remote control unit to prevent camera movement.

Appendix

CMOS sensor

Photography element which converts the light entering through the lens into electric signals that create the image.