Canon VB-M700F Operation Manual

Also see for VB-M600VE: User guide Administrator's manual Operation guide Viewer Operation Guide Operation guide

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7-122 Adjusting the Smart Shade ControlWhen smart shade control is [On], set one of the 7levels from [1] (weak) to [7] (strong).Example: If the background is bright and the subject ishard to see, this function brightens dark areas to makethe subject clearer.In comparison to backlight compensation, smart shadecontrol can reduce overexposure of bright areas.Note• When [On] is selected for smart shade control, the image filesize increases.• When [On] is selected for smart shade control, screen noisemay increase. If noise is noticeable, lower the control level.Setting the FocusSelect [Manual] or [Fixed at Infinity] for focus setting.[Manual] : You can adjust the focus manuallyby pushing the (far) and(near) buttons.Clicking [One-shot AF] will useautofocus to focus on a subject andthen stop in manual focus.[Fixed at Infinity] : You can set the focus so that it isfixed near infinity.Setting the ExposureYou can set various options relating to exposureoperation.1 Exposure ModeSelect from [Auto], [Manual], [Auto (Flickerless)] or[Auto (Shutter-priority AE)].If [Auto] is selected for [Day/Night] under [Camera] inthe Setting page (P. 5-10), select [Auto], [Auto(Flickerless)] or [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)].For an explanation on each item set in the exposuremode, see the setting page (P. 5-9).2 [Exposure Compensation]When [Auto], [Auto (Flickerless)] or [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)] is selected for the exposure mode, theexposure compensation value desired can be selectedfrom seven levels (-3 to +3) using the applicablebutton.To darken the image, select a negative value. Tobrighten the image, select a positive value.3 [Metering Mode]When [Auto], [Auto (Flickerless)] or [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)] is selected for the exposure mode, themetering mode can be selected from [Center-Weighted], [Average] or [Spot].[Center-Weighted]The entire screen is metered by focusing on thecenter of the screen.Even when slightly darker/brighter areas are presenton the periphery of the screen, an appropriateexposure can be achieved for the subject near thecenter.Use this mode if the subject is positioned near thecenter of the screen.Important• Use focus operations in the Admin Viewer for temporarilychecking subjects at other focal points. To fix a long-termfocal point, use the Camera Angle Setting Tool.• If it is set in the Admin Viewer, the same focus mode willoccur in the viewers of other users also.• Setting the shutter speed at 1/1 to 1/4 in manual exposure(P. 7-12) will disable the [One-shot AF] focus mode. Switchthe focus to [Manual] and adjust it to your subject.• Refer to the notes on P. 3-7 for focus ranges when NightMode (P. 5-10, P. 7-14) is enabled.OFF Smart ShadeControlBLC (Back LightCompensation)