Manual Exposure
Available modes:
The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure mode, which automatically selects the optimal aperture. However, when there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, you may not be able to record a clear image. In this case, use the manual exposure function to correct the exposure level.
Background is too bright and subject too dark (backlit subject).
•Increase the exposure level to allow more light through the lens.
Subject is too bright against background.
•Decrease the exposure level to allow less light through the lens.
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2Press l or m on the operation button to select T, then press the SET button.
3Press l or m to select “EXPOSURE”, then press the SET button.
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4Press l or m to select “MANUAL”, then press the SET button to display the exposure setting screen.
E X P O S U R E
+ 5
0
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5Press l or m to select the desired exposure level.
•The number shown is the selected exposure level. The adjustment range is from +5 (least light) to L5 (most light).
E X P O S U R E
+ 5
+ 2
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Exposure level
6Press the SET button.
•The selected exposure level is displayed on the menu screen.
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S H U T . S P E E D
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R E T U R N
7Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen.
To return to Auto Exposure mode
After performing step 1 to 3 above, press l or m to select “AUTO”, then press the SET button.
To return to Full Auto mode
Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 54).
Note:
•Manual Exposure mode will cancel if a scene setting is selected thereafter.
Advanced Features
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