Sony DSC-P8 Operating Instructions - Page 45

c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V. You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞ (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m Center AF Multi AF Focus 1.0m WB ISO To return to auto focus mode In step 3, select 9 (Focus), then select [Multi AF] or [Center AF]. • Focal point information may not show the exact distance. • If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • If the focus preset indicator flashes while [0.5m] is selected, press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing (DSC-P10/P12 only). Adjusting the exposure - EV adjustment Mode dial: /SCN/ This function lets you adjust the exposure value which is set by automatic adjustment. You can select values ranging from +2.0EV to -2.0EV in steps of 1/3EV. MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to or . , SCN b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (EV) with b/B. The value of the exposure adjustment is displayed. 0EV 0EV EV WB ISO d Select the desired exposure value. Select the value with v/V. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. To reactivate auto exposure Return the exposure adjustment value to 0EV. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. Advanced still image shooting 45