Sony DSC-HX400V - Manual (Page 74)

Note
Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of
whether light fails to reach the center of the subject.
You cannot use [
AF Illuminator] in the following situations:
In movie mode
In [iSweep Panorama] mode
When [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Adv.Sports Shooting], [Night Scene], [Pet] or
[Fireworks].
When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide], the AF range finder frame is indicated by a dotted line.
The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look
directly into the AF illuminator at close range.
How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure
Exposure Comp.
Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or
darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure
compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure).
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Exposure Comp.] → desired setting.
You can adjust the exposure in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
Note
If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you
may not be able to get a satisfactory effect.
How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure
Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the
exposure.
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