Hints for adjusting the exposure (EV)
When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene
When shooting a darker overall image
The camera judges that the subject is bright so that the exposure is darker.
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You can check the exposure referring to the histogram chart. Be careful not to overexpose or underexpose your subject (giving a whitish or darkish image). t step 5 in “Read This First”, page 38
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity.
To adjust the ISO sensitivity t page 47
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.
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