Epson PhotoPC 3000Z User Manual - Page 74

If you are taking pictures in low light or at night: ◗ Increase the sensitivity setting. ◗ Increase the exposure setting. ◗ Use a wide aperture or slow shutter speed setting to let in more light. ◗ If your subject is in the shade with a sunny background, try using spot metering and focusing the camera on your subject. ◗ For photographs taken at night, use the slow synchronized flash mode. The leading setting sets off the flash first, then exposes the subject and takes the picture. In this mode, hold the camera still or use a tripod (see Appendix B). The trailing setting flashes at the end of the exposure, allowing you to capture background motion while freezing your subject. (See Chapter 2 to change the setting to leading or trailing.) If you are taking photographs under fluorescent lighting: ◗ Use custom or fixed white balance. ◗ Avoid taking portraits under fluorescent lights. If you are taking portrait photos: ◗ Try using spot metering. Make sure you center your subject when you lock the exposure with the two-step shutter. Then you can move the subject off-center while you are holding the shutter button down. (See Chapter 2 for details on using the two-step shutter.) ◗ Try using the Portrait setting in Program mode (see Chapter 2). ◗ Be aware of lighting conditions and how they affect the appearance of your subject. Early morning, late afternoon, and cloudy skies provide more flattering light than direct sunlight. ◗ If you need to take a portrait under fluorescent or other unflattering indoor light, use the fixed or user-defined white balance. ◗ Use the red-eye reduction flash mode for portraits. If you are taking portraits in bright light, you still may want to use the flash to correct for the camera's exposure adjustments. Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings 5-13