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Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings
3
Hold down the bottom right button (under
Menu
Change
). You see the following screen. The current
metering setting is in the lower left corner.
4
Press the bottom left button (next to
Metering
) to
change the setting to spot
or matrix
metering.
When you take a picture, make sure the center of the
camera’s lens is focused on the area by which you want it to
read the light. If you can’t get the exact center by looking at
the LCD screen, use the viewfinder to pinpoint the area.
Once you press and hold the two-step shutter part way down
to lock the exposure, you can look at the LCD screen again
to frame your image. See Chapter 2 for details.
Exposure and Color Tips
Getting the right lighting in your shots can be complicated.
These tips provide suggestions for various conditions.
If you are taking pictures in bright
sunlight:
◗
Reduce the exposure setting.
◗
Use a fast shutter speed or smaller
aperture setting.
◗
Avoid taking pictures while facing the sun.
◗
Use an optional filter with the camera’s included lens
adapter to cut down on excessive light.
◗
Use the Solar Assist panel to save battery power.
If the sky is cloudy:
◗
Increase the exposure setting.
◗
Try using fixed white balance.
◗
Increase the sensitivity.
metering
setting
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Summary of Contents for PhotoPC 850Z
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