Olympus SP 570 SP-570UZ Instruction Manual (English) - Page 71

Getting to know your camera better Taking pictures with the correct color • The reason why there are differences between the colors in a picture and the actual colors taken and the actual color is the light source illuminating the subject. [WB] is the function that allows the camera to determine the correct colors. Normally, the [AUTO] setting provides the optimal white balance, but depending on the subject, it may be better to experiment with changing the [WB] setting. • When the subject is in the shade on a sunny day • When the subject is illuminated by both natural light and indoor lighting, such as when near a window • When there is no white in the center of the frame g "WB Adjusting the color of a picture" (P.39) "> Adjusting the white balance compensation" (P.43) Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene • Take pictures with Z or a in s mode. Suitable for taking pictures on a sunny day at the beach or in the snow. g "s Shoot pictures by selecting a scene mode according to the situation" (P.18) • Often, bright subjects (such as snow) turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjust F toward [+] to make these subjects closer to their real shades. Conversely, when you are shooting dark subjects, it can be effective to adjust toward the [-]. Sometimes, using the flash may not produce the brightness (exposure) that was intended. g "F button Changing picture brightness (Exposure Compensation)" (P.22) Misalignment of panoramic pictures • Panning along the camera central axis reduces picture misalignment. When you shoot close subjects, panning along the axis of the lens gives good results. • In [COMBINE IN CAMERA1] mode, the camera automatically detects its own position except for the following cases (In such cases, use [COMBINE IN CAMERA 2] or [COMBINE IN PC].): • when panning the camera in a quick or unsteadily manner. • when shooting a low contrast subject (blue sky, etc.). • when shooting a moving subject framed in full screen. • when panning the camera with no images on-screen. Taking pictures of a subject against backlight • When Shadow Adjustment Technology is set to [ON], the face of the subject will appear brighter even against backlight. This function is also effective when shooting indoor pictures from outdoor. g "f Brightening the subject against backlight (Shadow Adjustment Technology)" (P.25) • With [METERING] set to [n], the picture can be taken based on the brightness of the subject in the AF target mark area without being affected by the light in the background. g "METERING Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject" (P.41) • Set the flash to [#] (Fill-in flash) to activate fill-in-flash. You can shoot a subject against backlight without the face of the subject appearing dark. [#] (Fill-in flash) is effective for shooting against backlight and under fluorescent and other artificial lighting. g "3# button Flash shooting" (P.23) • It is effective to set the exposure compensation to [+] by pressing F when shooting against strong backlighting. g "F button Changing picture brightness (Exposure Compensation)" (P.22) • With [AF MODE] set to [FACE DETECT], the face of the subject will be given due exposure even against backlight and it will appear brighter. g "AF MODE Changing the focusing area" (P.41) EN 71