Advanced recording

Back Light

When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for back lighting so that the subject does not appear too dark.

Press the [Mode (/ )] button to set the video recording or photo recording mode. ￿page 30

Cases where you would typically use the Back Light function:

•The subject is in front of a window.

•The person you want to record is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background. The person’s face is too dark to distinguish his/her features.

•The subject is outdoors and the background is overbright.

•The light sources are too bright.

•The subject is in front of a snowy background.

1Press the [MENU] button ￿ [Display ( )/Underwater ()] button ￿ Back Light.

2Select the desired submenu item with the [Zoom (T/W)] button ￿ [OK (REC)] button.

Back Light

Off

On

Menu Exit

3Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

Submenu items

•Off: Disables the function.

•On (): Backlight compensation brightens the subject.

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