Operation Manual

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Model Number:DC 8500
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White Balance
This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions to approach those seen by the
human eye.
 [ Blank ] Auto
 [ ] Incandescent
 [ ] Fluorescent 1
 [ ] Fluorescent 2
 [ ] Daylight
 [ ] Cloudy
 [ ] Manual
Manual WB
This manually sets the white balance and stores it. Use of this is convenient when the white
balance does not offer a good match.
Before selecting [Execute] and before taking your image, place a white paper in the scene and
set the white balance manually.
 Cancel / Execute
ISO
This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure
is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, the image will appear
more pixaleted (grainier).
 Auto / 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800
Flash Offset
This sets the flash strength. The flash power becomes strong when selecting “+” values. The
flash power becomes soft when selecting “-“ values.
 +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 / -2
Metering
This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.
 [ ] Average: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight
to the subject matter at the center.
 [ ] Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured to calculate the
correct exposure.
 [ ] Multi: The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated.
Capture Mode
This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images.
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Single: Captures one image at a time.
 []
Continuous: Allows continuous capture of up to 3 images.
 []
AEB: Allows 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure,
underexposure and overexposure compensation.
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Burst: Allows continuous photography while keeping the shutter button pressed
down. As long as you hold the shutter button pressed, pictures are captured until
the memory capacity is exhausted.
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MENU OPTIONS
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