Operating Instructions

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VQT1L50
Basic
Photography basics – exposure, focus, and color
A little knowledge about exposure, focus and color will come in handy when you are
having trouble with a shot.
Are images dark?
Exposure
problems
Refer to P44
In normal picture mode [ ], Auto Exposure (AE) normally
sets the correct exposure for you, but images may be dark if
there is backlight.
Use exposure compensation in these situations for
brighter images.
Focus
problems
Refer to P30 , 42
In normal picture mode [ ], Auto Focus (AF) normally sets
the correct focus for you, but images may be unfocused in the
following situations. The camera can focus between 50 cm
(1.64 feet) and Z.
When shooting something that is far away and something
that is close by at the same time.
When shooting through a dirty window.
When there are sparkling or shiny objects around the
subject.
When shooting in a dark place.
When shooting a subject that is moving fast.
When shooting a scene with minimal contrast.
When shooting something very bright.
When taking a close-up picture of the subject.
When there is jitter.
Use AF/AE lock or macro in these situations.
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Color problems
Refer to P62
How the subject appears depends on the kind of lighting, so
colors in different lights will be different. This unit adjusts the
color automatically to give a more natural result. (Auto white
balance)
You can also adjust the white balance to suit different
situations to reproduce natural colors.
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