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Appendix
Exposure Compensation (p. 69)
This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shoot images with the
optimal brightness. However, recorded images may sometimes be
brighter or darker than the actual image depending on the shooting
conditions. If this happens, adjust the exposure compensation manually.
z Underexposure
The whole recorded image is dark, which makes
white elements of the image appear gray. Shooting
bright subjects or in backlit conditions may cause the
image to be underexposed. Adjust the exposure
compensation towards the (+) end.
z Optimal Exposure
z Overexposure
The whole recorded image is bright, which makes black
elements of the image appear gray. Shooting dark subjects
or in dark places may cause the image to be overexposed.
Adjust the exposure compensation towards the (-) end.
ISO Speed (p. 74)
The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera's sensitivity to
light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity. A high ISO speed
allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash
and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake. This is
convenient when shooting images in places where flash photography is
prohibited. The ISO speed setting makes full use of the available light,
resulting in images that convey the feel of the place they were shot.
ISO 50 equivalent ISO 400 equivalent
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