Casio EX-Z1200 Owners Manual - Page 141

Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) You can manually adjust an image's exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. This feature helps to achieve better results when shooting a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background. Exposure Compensation Value: -2.0EV to +2.0EV Unit: 1/3EV 1. In a REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [S] and [T] to select the second option from the bottom in the operation panel (EV Shift). EV Shift Value 3. Use [W] and [X] to adjust the exposure compensation value. [X]: Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects. * Increasing the EV value also works well with the BEST SHOT "Backlight" scene. [W]: Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day. To cancel exposure compensation, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. 141 ADVANCED SETTINGS