Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and ColorAdvanced FunctionsE43Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and ColorManual Exposure AdjustmentAt times, backlit subjects may appear toodark (underexposed) or subjects undervery strong lights may appear too brightor glaring (overexposed). To correct thisyou can manually adjust the exposure.POINTS TO CHECKMode switch: (except for the[ FIREWORKS] recording program).1 Press .• The exposure adjustment indicatorand the neutral value “±0”appear on the screen.• If you operate the zoom duringexposure lock, the brightness of theimage may change.2 Adjust ( ) the brightness of theimage as required.• The adjustment range and the lengthof the exposure adjustment indicatorwill vary depending on the initialbrightness of the picture.• Pressing again will return thecamcorder to automatic exposure.Light Metering ModeThe camcorder measures the lightreflected from the subject in order tocalculate the optimal exposure settings.Depending on the subject, you may wantto change the way the light is measuredand evaluated.POINTS TO CHECKMode switch:Options Default valueAdjusting the Picture:Exposure, Focus and Color( 10)EXPEXP( 10)[ EVALUATIVE]Appropriate for standard shootingconditions, including backlit scenes. Thecamcorder divides the picture into severalareas and the light is measured in all ofthem to achieve the optimal exposure forthe subject.[ CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE]Averages the light metered from the entirescreen, giving more weight to the subjectin the center.[ SPOT]Meters the area within the spot AE pointframe. Use this setting to adjust theexposure to match the subject in the centerof the screen.FUNC.( 23)Icon of the currently selectedLight Metering ModeDesired optionFUNC.FUNC.
