Epson PhotoPC 3100Z User Manual - Page 69

Exposure and Color Tips Getting the right lighting in your shots can be challenging. These tips provide suggestions for various conditions. If you are taking pictures in bright sunlight: ◗ Reduce the exposure setting. ◗ Use a fast shutter speed or smaller aperture setting. ◗ Use an optional filter with the camera's included lens adapter to cut down on excessive light. If the sky is cloudy: ◗ Increase the exposure setting. ◗ Try using fixed white balance. ◗ Increase the sensitivity. ◗ If there is complete cloud cover, avoid taking landscape photos. Portraits and closer shots are better choices under cloudy conditions. If you are capturing a sunset or sunrise: ◗ Use the fixed white balance setting. ◗ Adjust exposure settings for different effects. ◗ Take several shots at different times to capture the changing colors. (To do this automatically, set up interval shooting as described in Chapter 3.) 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. Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings 5-12