MeteringSharpness《37》If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change themetering method to take brighter pictures.[MULTI] : Exposure will be calculated based onan average of the available light in theimage area. However, the calculationwill be biased towards the centre of theimage area. This is suitable for generaluse.[SPOT] : Only the rectangular area in the centreof the LCD monitor will be metered forlight. This is suitable when you want thesubject in the centre correctly exposed, regardless of the backlighting.[CENTER] : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the availablelight in the image area. However, the calculation will be biasedtowards the centre of the image area. This is suitable for taking apicture of small object like a flower or insects.※ If the subject is not the centre of the focus area, do not use the spot meteringas this may result in an exposure error. In this circumstance, it is better to useexposure compensation.[PROGRAM mode]CENTERSPOTMULTI[PROGRAM mode]You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take. You cannotcheck the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor before you take a picture,because this function is applied only when the captured image is stored onthe memory.[SOFT] : The edges of the image are softened.This effect is suitable for editingimages on your PC.[NORMAL] : The edges of the image are sharp.This is suitable for printing.[VIVID] : The edges of the image areemphasized. The edges will appearsharp, but noise may occur in therecorded image.VIVIDNORMALSOFTACB(Auto Contrast Balance) functionThis function is to adjust the contrast automatically. when taking photos in anenvironment with big exposure difference i.e. backlight or contrast. This functionadjusts the brightness automatically and allows the subject to be photographedclearly.※ When using the AUTO, PROGRAM mode, the ACB function will operate.※ When using the [HIGH SPEED], [M.CAPTURE], [AEB] menu, the ACB functionwill not operate.※ When the ACB function is selected, you only can select ISO AUTO, 100.