Functions set in the OPTION MENU

Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. The default settings are marked with .

SPOT MTR/FCS

You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p. 78) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 79) at the same time.

Steps

In recording mode, (OPTION)   [SPOT MTR/FCS] touch the subject you want to adjust the brightness and focus on [END]

To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO].

Notes

[EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to [MANUAL].

SPOT METER (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 spotlight on stage.

Steps

In recording mode, (OPTION)   [SPOT METER] touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen [END]

To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO].

Notes

[EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL].

Contents of Table

Techniques Recording Useful

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