Canon RM-9 V1.0 Network Video Recording Software RM Series Administrator s Man - Page 62

Adjust the Image Quality, Image Adjustment] tab

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„ Adjust the Image Quality Adjust the image quality using the [Image Adjustment] tab in the [Advanced Camera Settings] dialog box. [Image Adjustment] tab Important The settings may be different for different camera models. For details, see the camera manual. ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➀ [Exposure] The settings change according to the selected exposure setting. • [Auto] Automatically control the exposure. • [Auto (Shutter Priority)] Specify the shutter speed. • [Auto (Flickerless)] Reduce flicker from light sources, such as fluorescent lighting. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the lighting conditions. The following exposure compensation setting is displayed when [Auto], [Auto (Shutter Priority)] or [Auto (Flickerless)] is selected. [Compensation]: Specify exposure compensation using seven levels, from -3 to +3 (alternately [Off], [Low], [Medium], [High]). Select negative values to darken the image and positive values to lighten the image. [Metering Mode]: Specify the metering mode setting: [Center-weighted], [Average], or [Spot]. Metering mode [Center-weighted] [Average] [Spot] Description Meters the entire scene, with an emphasis on the center. Correct exposure is obtained for a subject near the center of the scene, even though the periphery may be slightly darker or lighter. Use for subjects that are in the center of the scene. Meters an average of the entire scene. A uniform exposure is obtained even when the scene has significant differences in brightness. Use for scenes where, for example, cars are passing through or people are entering and exiting. Meters the center of the scene. The correct exposure is obtained for a subject near the center of the scene, irrespective of the brightness of the periphery. Use if the subject is lit by a spotlight or is backlit, where the exposure should be adjusted to the center of the scene. [Shutter]: Specify the shutter speed when [Exposure] is set to [Auto (Shutter Priority)] using 12 levels, from 1/8 to 1/8000 seconds. 62

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Adjust the Image Quality
Adjust the image quality using the [Image Adjustment] tab
in the [Advanced Camera Settings] dialog box.
[Image Adjustment] tab
[Exposure]
The settings change according to the selected
exposure setting.
[Auto]
Automatically control the exposure.
[Auto (
S
hutter Priority)]
Specify the shutter speed.
[Auto (Flickerless)]
Reduce flicker from light sources, such as
fluorescent lighting. The shutter speed is
automatically adjusted according to the lighting
conditions.
The following exposure compensation setting is
displayed when [Auto], [Auto (Shutter Priority)] or [Auto
(Flickerless)] is selected.
[Compensation]
: Specify exposure compensation using
seven levels, from -3 to +3 (alternately [Off],
[Low], [Medium], [High]). Select negative
values to darken the image and positive values
to lighten the image.
[Metering Mode]
: Specify the metering mode setting:
[Center-weighted], [Average], or [Spot].
[
S
hutter]
: Specify the shutter speed when [Exposure] is
set to [Auto (Shutter Priority)] using 12 levels,
from 1/8 to 1/8000 seconds.
Important
The settings may be different for different camera models. For
details, see the camera manual.
Metering mode
Description
[Center-weighted]
Meters the entire scene, with an
emphasis on the center. Correct
exposure is obtained for a subject
near the center of the scene, even
though the periphery may be slightly
darker or lighter. Use for subjects that
are in the center of the scene.
[Average]
Meters an average of the entire scene.
A uniform exposure is obtained even
when the scene has significant
differences in brightness.
Use for scenes where, for example,
cars are passing through or people
are entering and exiting.
[Spot]
Meters the center of the scene.
The correct exposure is obtained for a
subject near the center of the scene,
irrespective of the brightness of the
periphery.
Use if the subject is lit by a spotlight or
is backlit, where the exposure should
be adjusted to the center of the
scene.