Sony DCR-HC20 Adjusting the exposure, Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects, Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter

Adjusting the exposure

The exposure is adjusted automatically in the default setting.

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects

When your subject has its back to the sun or other light, you can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from becoming shadowed.

Press BACK LIGHT when the POWER switch is set to the CAMERA mode.

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To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again.

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•The back light function is canceled when you set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 28) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 26).

Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter

You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background (such as subjects in the limelight on stage).

1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode.

2 Touch to display [PAGE1].

3 Touch [SPOT METER].

4 Touch the point you want to adjust and fix the exposure on the screen.

[SPOT METER] flashes while the camera is adjusting the exposure for the selected point.

5 Touch .

6 Touch .

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