Epson PhotoPC 850Z User Manual - Page 77

3 Hold down the bottom right button (under Menu Change). You see the following screen. The current metering setting is in the lower left corner. metering setting 4 Press the bottom left button (next to Metering) to change the setting to spot or matrix metering. When you take a picture, make sure the center of the camera's lens is focused on the area by which you want it to read the light. If you can't get the exact center by looking at the LCD screen, use the viewfinder to pinpoint the area. Once you press and hold the two-step shutter part way down to lock the exposure, you can look at the LCD screen again to frame your image. See Chapter 2 for details. Exposure and Color Tips Getting the right lighting in your shots can be complicated. 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.  Avoid taking pictures while facing the sun.  Use an optional filter with the camera's included lens adapter to cut down on excessive light.  Use the Solar Assist panel to save battery power. If the sky is cloudy:  Increase the exposure setting.  Try using fixed white balance.  Increase the sensitivity. 5-12 Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings