Setting the Exposure Compensation

As long as the subject is centered in the shooting range, you can take the picture normally as the camera will automatically adjust the exposure compensation for backlighting. If there is a significant difference in brightness between the background and subject, however, the subject tends to be underexposed (dark) or overexposed (white). Exposure compensation is useful in this situation. You can also use exposure compensation to produce intentionally under- or over-exposed images.

Exposure Compensation Range

± 2.0 EV (in 0.25 EV steps)

Shooting Against the Light

The bright background will make the subject appear underexposed. Set the exposure compensation level to a positive value to adjust the exposure.

Important

Note

If the subject is not centered in the shooting range when taking a picture against the light, the camera will not assume that the subject is in a backlit state. Exposure compensation is required in this situation.

Shooting a White Image

If you shoot an image that appears generally white, the shot will be underexposed as a whole, with people appearing dark and white objects appearing gray. Set the exposure compensation level to a positive (+) value to adjust the exposure.

Shooting a Black Image

If you shoot an image that appears generally black, the shot will be overexposed as a whole, with people appearing white and black objects appearing gray. Set the exposure compensation level to a negative (–) value to adjust the exposure. Follow the same procedure when shooting a person under a spotlight, for example.

A Set the mode dial to one of the following: [ or ] and press the button.

B Press the or buttons to change the compensation level and press the ENTER button.

Press the button to increase the level and press the button to reduce the level.

58

Page 60
Image 60
Ricoh CAMERA RDC-i500 Setting the Exposure Compensation, Exposure Compensation Range, Shooting Against the Light