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 in 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 press EXPOSURE (p. 27).

Adjusting the exposure manually

You can fix the brightness of a picture at the best exposure. When recording indoors on a clear day, for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by manually fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room.

Recording

EXPOSURE SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

1 Press EXPOSURE in CAMERA mode.

The exposure indicator appears on the screen.

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.

While exposure is set to manual mode, is displayed in the left-hand corner of the screen.

To return the setting to automatic exposure

Press EXPOSURE.

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