User Manual - Page 82

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[68] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure
Exposure Comp.
Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter
or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively
(exposure compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure).
1. / (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel press the left/right side of the
control wheel or turn the control wheel, and select the desired exposure range.
When using [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], you can display the settings screen
for [Photo Creativity] by pressing / .
You can adjust the exposure in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV.
Note
You can adjust the exposure in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies.
If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash,
you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect.
When you use [Manual Exposure], you can compensate for the exposure only when [ISO]
is set to [ISO AUTO].
[69] How to Use
Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure
Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the
exposure.
1. MENU (Camera Settings)[Metering Mode] desired setting.
Menu item details
Multi:
Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines
the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).
Center:
Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of
the screen (Center-weighted metering).
Spot:
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