Spot light-metering mode

Select this mode when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc. Position the point you want to record on the spot light-metering cross hair.

LCD screen

Spot light-metering cross hair

To cancel PROGRAM AE

Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen goes out.

Notes

•You can focus only on distant subjects in Landscape mode.

•In Panfocus mode, the zoom position and focus are fixed.

•When you record in the Twilight plus mode, we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking.

• Set the forced flash when you use the flash in the following modes:

–Twilight mode

–Twilight plus mode

–Landscape mode

•You cannot use the PROGRAM AE function when [REC MODE] is set to [TEXT].

•The noise may increase in twilight plus mode.

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)

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1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.

2 Select [CAMERA] and then [EXPOSURE] from the menu.

3 Select the desired exposure value.

Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. You can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to –2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

Note

The exposure may not be adjusted properly when the subject is extremely bright or dark, or when using the flash.

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