Sony DSC P1 Operating Instructions - Page 44

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE), Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until

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Spot light-metering mode Select this mode when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc. Position the Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) point you want to record on the spot light-metering cross hair. 1 LCD screen Spot light-metering cross hair To cancel PROGRAM AE Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen goes out. Notes • You can focus only on distant subjects in Landscape mode. • In Panfocus mode, the zoom position and focus are fixed. • When you record in the Twilight plus mode, we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking. • Set the forced flash when you use the flash in the following modes: -Twilight mode -Twilight plus mode -Landscape mode • You cannot use the PROGRAM AE function when [REC MODE] is set to [TEXT]. • The noise may increase in twilight plus mode. 2,3 1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. 2 Select [CAMERA] and then [EXPOSURE] from the menu. 3 Select the desired exposure value. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. You can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to -2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV. Note The exposure may not be adjusted properly when the subject is extremely bright or dark, or when using the flash. 44

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Spot light-metering mode
Select this mode when there is
backlight or when there is strong
contrast between the subject and
the background, etc. Position the
point you want to record on the
spot light-metering cross hair.
To cancel PROGRAM AE
Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until
the indicator on the LCD screen goes
out.
Notes
You can focus only on distant subjects in
Landscape mode.
In Panfocus mode, the zoom position and
focus are fixed.
When you record in the Twilight plus
mode, we recommend that you use a tripod
to prevent shaking.
Set the forced flash
when you use the
flash in the following modes:
Twilight mode
Twilight plus mode
Landscape mode
You cannot use the PROGRAM AE
function when [REC MODE] is set to
[TEXT].
The noise may increase in twilight plus
mode.
LCD screen
Spot light-metering
cross hair
Adjusting the
exposure
(EXPOSURE)
1
Set the MODE selector to
MOVIE or STILL.
2
Select [CAMERA] and then
[EXPOSURE] from the menu.
3
Select the desired exposure
value.
Adjust the exposure value while
checking the brightness of the
background. You can select values
ranging from +2.0 EV to –2.0 EV
in steps of 1/3 EV.
Note
The exposure may not be adjusted properly
when the subject is extremely bright or dark,
or when using the flash.
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