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.
BACK LIGHT
Press BACK LIGHT during recording or in the standby 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. 38) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 37).
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).
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3 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.
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4 Touch [END].
To return the setting to automatic exposure
Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in step 3. Or set [EXPOSURE] to [AUTO] (p. 38).
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