Recording
Exposure Control (Continued)
3.Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight EXPOSURE, and press the dial in to display the EXPOSURE menu.
EXPOSURE
AUTO
MANU
EXIT
4.Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight MANU (manual) and press the dial in. The exposure indicator (00) appears.
5.Adjust the exposure for a dark or bright subject. The exposure you select appears.
•To brighten the image, rotate the menu PUSH dial up. You can adjust the exposure to +06.
•To darken the image, rotate the menu PUSH dial down. You can adjust the exposure to – 06.
6.Press the menu PUSH dial in twice to select an exposure and remove the menus.
Note: To return to auto exposure, select AUTO in the EXPOSURE menu or set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO.
Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure
•When recording with a bright back- ground or reverse lighting.
•When recording with a very dark background or very bright subject.
•When recording a reflective natural background — such as a beach or when skiing.
Steady Pix™ Feature
The Steady Pix feature corrects slight shaking of images during some recording modes.
•While zooming in on a distant subject.
•When recording an approaching small subject.
•When recording while walking or riding in a vehicle.
•When recording through a vehicle’s window.
To Use the Steady Pix™ Feature
•Press the STEADY PIX button to turn the Steady Pix feature on. The Steady
Pix indicator (
) appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.
•Press the STEADY PIX button to turn the Steady Pix feature off. The Steady Pix indicator (
) disappears.
Notes: Turn the Steady Pix feature off when using a tripod.
There is a small change in the picture size when using the Steady Pix feature.
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or when shooting the following:
•Subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
•Dark or dim subjects.
•Subjects with excessive backlighting.
•Scenes with movement in various directions.
•Scenes with
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