Canon 1185B001 DC100 Instruction Manual - Page 43

Manually Adjusting the Exposure MoreRecordingOptions Adjust the exposure when a subject is underexposed (for example, when backlit subjects appear too dark in the image) or overexposed (for example, when recording subjects E under very strong light and they appear too bright or glaring in the image). To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Mode switch: (except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program). 1. Press EXP ( ). • The exposure adjustment indicator and the neutral value "±0" appear on the screen. • If you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may change. 2. Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as required. • The adjustment range depends on the brightness of the picture at the time you locked the exposure. • Pressing EXP ( ) again will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to the previous setting. Changing the Metering Method You can select the light metering mode. Advanced Functions More Recording Options To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Mode switch: ( 37) EVALUATIVE Options [ EVALUATIVE] Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into several zones for light metering and evaluates complex lighting conditions for the optimal exposure of the subject. [ CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE] Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center. [ SPOT] Meters the area within the spot AE point frame. Use this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the center of the screen. FUNC. FUNC. Metering Method icon Desired option 43