Operation Manual

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• If the LCD monitor appears dark when recording images
using the flash, set the zoom to Wide. The focus may be hard
to obtain in Tele mode.
Normally, the camera will automatically adjust the exposure
compensation for backlighting when the subject is in the middle
of the shooting scope. If there is a significant difference in
brightness between the background and the subject, however,
the subject tends to be under- or over-exposed. Exposure
compensation is useful in this situation. You can also use
exposure compensation to produce intentionally under- or
over-exposed pictures.
Exposure Compensation Range
±2.0EV (set in steps of 0.5EV)
Shooting against the Light
A very bright background will make the subject appear under-
exposed. Set the exposure compensation level to a positive (+)
value to adjust the exposure.
Shooting a White Subject
If you shoot a subject that is mainly white, the shot will be
under-exposed overall, with people appearing dark and white
objects appearing grey. Set the exposure compensation level
to a positive (+) value to adjust the exposure.
Shooting a Black Subject
If you shoot a subject that is mainly black, the shot will be over-
exposed overall, with people appearing white and black objects
appearing grey. Set the exposure compensation level to a
negative (-) value to adjust the exposure. Follow the same
procedure when shooting a person under a spotlight.
1 Set the mode dial to [ , , or ]
and press the MENU button.
Exposure Compensation
• If the subject is not centered
in the shooting range when
taking a picture against the
light, the camera will not
assume that the subject is in
a backlit state. Exposure
compensation is required in
this situation.
Important