Sony DSC-P8 - Manual (Page 45)

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c Select 9 (Focus) with b / B ,
then select the distance to the
subject with
v / V .
You can select from the following
distance settings.
0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m,
∞
(unlimited
distance)
To return to auto focus mode
In step 3, select 9 (Focus), then select
[Multi AF] or [Center AF].
• Focal point information may not show the exact
distance.
• If you point the lens up or down, the error
increases.
• If the focus preset indicator flashes while
[0.5m] is selected, press the zoom W button
until the indicator stops flashing (DSC-P10/P12
only).
Adjusting the
exposure
— EV adjustment
Mode dial: /SCN/
This function lets you adjust the exposure
value which is set by automatic adjustment.
You can select values ranging from +2.0EV
to –2.0EV in steps of 1/3EV.
a Set the mode dial to , SCN
or .
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select (EV) with b / B .
The value of the exposure adjustment
is displayed.
d Select the desired exposure
value.
Select the value with v/V. Adjust the
exposure value while checking the
brightness of the background.
To reactivate auto exposure
Return the exposure adjustment value to
0EV.
• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or
dark conditions, or the flash is used, the
exposure adjustment may not be effective.
1.0m
WB ISO Focus
0.5m
1.0m
3.0m
7.0m
Multi AF
Center AF
Mode dial
Control button
MENU
0EV
WB EV ISO
0EV