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Sony DSC-WX150/R, DSC-WX100/WX150, DSCWX150/L Adjusting the exposure for better looking images

Models: DSC-WX150/R DSC-WX100/WX150 DSCWX150/L

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Before Use

Shooting

Viewing

Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Viewing images on a TV

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions/About this camera

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EV

You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.

1.MENU (EV) desired EV setting

Adjusting the exposure for better looking images

A: Overexposure (too much light)

B: Correct exposure

C: Underexposure (too little light)

When the image shot is overexposed, adjust [EV] to the minus side.

When the image shot is underexposed, adjust [EV] to the plus side.

Note

If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.

Related Topic

MENU items not available in some REC modes

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DSC-WX100/WX150 Before Use Shooting Viewing Menu items Shooting Using Menu items ShootingUsing Menu items Shooting Shooting Menu listMenu items Viewing Using Menu items ViewingUsing Menu items Viewing Playback Menu listChanging settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Viewing images on a TVViewing an image on a High Definition HD TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TVUsing with your computer Printing Printing still imagesTroubleshooting Precautions/About this camera PrecautionsOn cleaning Contents list Background Defocus Functions not available in some REC modes Movie format AF Illuminator Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer TroubleshootingAbout this camera Using the camera abroadNumber of still images and recordable time of movies TrademarksHow to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to displayReturning to a previous Changing the font sizeSearching a topic by keyword Printing out aMarks and notations used in this User Guide Illustrations used in this User Guide Names of parts Back to top List of shooting mode icons List of icons displayed on the screenDisplay Indication Display Indication List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Battery remaining101-0012 Folder-file number 2012-1-1 Playback Using the wrist strap Moving the selection frame on Menu screen, etc Using the control wheelSelecting a REC mode Selecting an image to be played backBack to top Using the internal memory In-Camera Guide Shooting still images Related Topic Operation Settings Zoom bar Zoom Still imagesAvailable zoom Zoom scale VGACopyright 2012 Sony Corporation Shooting movies Movie Movie buttonBack to top Zoom Movies Digital Zoom OnOperation Image size a Optical zoom D Zoom with maximum zoom scale Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec Shooting panoramic images Tips for shooting a panorama image Related TopicCopyright 2012 Sony Corporation Tips for shooting in 3D Sweep Panorama mode Shooting with the 3D Sweep Panorama functionRelated Topic Shootable range in Sweep Multi Angle mode Shooting with the Sweep Multi Angle functionRelated Topic List of mode switch functions Intelligent Auto Features of Auto shooting modesWhen to use Restricted Mode Functions On Scene RecognitionRelated Topic Superior Auto Scene RecognitionOverlaying processing Related Topic Program Auto 3D Still Image Tips for various 3D shootingTips for shooting 3D images Blurred part using Menu Area of emphasis Miniature Picture EffectRelated Topic Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Scene Selection Page Related Topic Background Defocus Tips for adjusting the intensity of the background defocusTips for defocusing the background Position of the subject and the backgroundZoom scale and position of the subject Functions not available in some REC modes Functions available in REC modesFunctions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect Tracking focus Tracking a faceDisp Display Setting HistogramBack to top When the White circular spots appears in flash photos FlashCont. Shooting Settings Self-Timer Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timerTips for preventing blur Functions not available in some REC modes Back to top Viewing still images Viewing images taken with a different cameraPlayback zoom To save enlarged imagesImage Index Displaying images of the desired date/folderViewing images with the Calendar Then press Delete button MenuBack to top Viewing burst images Tilt playbackControl wheel Action Unfold Related TopicControl wheel Action during playback Viewing moviesOn the movie viewing screen To display only movies on the index screenDisplaying the control panel Control panel ActionCopyright 2012 Sony Corporation Scrolling the panorama images for display Control wheel ActionTips for playing back stereoscopically Using Menu items Shooting REC Mode Mode. DetailsMovie shooting scene On Scene RecognitionPanorama Shooting Scene Picture Effect HDR Painting effect Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Scene Selection in Movie shooting With a greater range of gradation Backlight Correction Related Topic Easy Mode Shooting functions available in Easy Mode ShootingScene Recognition Back to top Defocus Effect When Movie Size is set to other than VGA When Movie Size is set to VGAStill Image SizeDual Rec Image size when shooting still images Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size3D Still Image Size Image size in Easy Mode Image size when shooting Sweep PanoramaMovie image size recording format MP4 Movie Quality/Movie SizeMovie quality recording format Avchd Movie quality Average bit Description Rate107 HDR Painting effect Related TopicArea of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Watercolor Effect Illustration Effect Adjusting the exposure for better looking images Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index High ISO sensitivityLow ISO sensitivity 116 White Balance Effects of lighting conditionsTo capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode Underwater White Balance Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen FocusFocusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Metering Mode Cont. Shooting Interval Advanced mode Scene RecognitionAdvanced mode What is the Anti Blink function?First Image Second Image Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter 128 Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection 131 Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot 134 Mode Switch Menu items Menu items not available in some REC modesMode switch Menu items Still images Movies 137 Using Menu items Viewing Easy Mode Viewing functions available in Easy ModeControl Action Wheel SlideshowContinuous Playback Viewing panoramic images during continuous playbackSlideshow with music Playback SelectionEffects Interval Selecting background musicReceiving images using TransferJet Send by TransferJetUsing separately sold TransferJet-compatible devices Tips for sending and receiving data successfullyDelete Retouch 147 148 3D Viewing Related TopicView Mode Displaying the CalendarViewing images taken with a different camera Display Cont. Shooting Group To cancel the protection ProtectPrint Dpof Clearing the Dpof markRotate Contents list Back to top Memory Menu items that cannot be set according to View ModeMemory card Internal Date Folder viewChanging camera settings 158 Movie format AvchdAF Illuminator Grid Line Clear Image Zoom Image size Total zoom scale163 Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct Red Eye Reduction What causes the red-eye phenomenon?Other ways to reduce red-eye 167 Blink Alert Write Date Disp. Resolution Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Shooting ViewingInitialize Function Guide Ctrl for Hdmi Eco Mode USB Connect Setting MTPUSB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Related TopicWhat is TransferJet? TransferJet186 Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Eye-Fi188 Version Format Create REC.Folder On the foldersChange REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Area Setting Changing Area SettingDate & Time Setting PhotoTV HD Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Menu Function201 Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Control Action Wheel3D Viewing Back to top Recommended computer environment WindowsMac Expanded Feature PlayMemories Home WindowsInstalling PlayMemories Home Windows Accessing to PlayMemories Home Help Guide Windows Starting PlayMemories Home WindowsMusic Transfer Software for Mac Connecting the camera to the computer Related TopicImporting images to a computer HomeDeleting the USB connection Characteristics of each type of disc Selecting the method for creating a disc of moviesRecordable Disc type/Purpose Movie quality Player Creating a disc with a device other than a computer Types of discs that can be used with PlayMemories HomeDevices Disc type Avchd discs Playing an Avchd disc on a PCCreating standard definition image quality STD DVD discs Creating Blu-ray discs Http//support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUWPrinting still images If you have problems Power turns off suddenly Battery pack and powerCannot insert the battery pack into the camera Remaining charge indicator is incorrect221 Shooting still images/movies Close-up shoot function Macro does not work Cannot select the Face Detection functionFlash does not work Date and time are not displayed on the screenDots appear and remain on the screen You can see a dark shadow on the imageEyes of the subject come out red Cannot shoot images in successionViewing images Cannot import images ComputersYour computer does not recognize the camera Cannot play back images on your computerYou have formatted a memory card by mistake Memory cardCannot insert a memory card Inserted into the cameraCannot play back or record images using the internal memory Internal memoryMemory Printing Images are printed with both edges cut offCannot print images with the date Others C13 Self-diagnosis displayC32 E61 E62 E91Messages Memory card is locked. Check the tab Empty folder contentsFile Error This is a read- only memory cardError Playing Music Vibration warning indicatorTurn the power off and on again Error Formatting MusicRecording has stopped due to increased camera temperature Inconsistencies found in image database file. Recover dataImage Database File error. Cannot recover data Preparing image database file. Please wait236 Situations this camera has difficulty handling Scenes changing constantly, such as waterfalls Precautions On moisture condensation Functions built into this cameraOn image data compatibility 241 On the internal rechargeable backup battery Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup batteryEffective use of the battery pack Battery packOn charging the battery pack Remaining battery chargeHow to store the battery pack On battery lifeCompatible battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card Memory card Representation in User GuideMemory Stick media Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback248 Cleaning the flash On cleaningCleaning the lens and flash Cleaning the camera surfaceNumber of still images Size Internal memory Memory card formatted with this cameraApprox MB 16 GB 32 GB Recordable time of movies AVC HD 9M HQUsing the camera abroad On TV color systems Avchd format Recording and playback on the cameraTransferJet standard TransferJet standardProtocol Class Name communication type License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied softwareTrademarks Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc