Canon ZR80 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Advanced Functions -
Recording
E
Adjusting the AE Shift
You can adjust the AE (auto exposure) function to lighten or darken the image. This
allows you to compensate for backlit or overexposed scenes. Available Levels: –2 to +2,
in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75).
1. Set the program selector to Q.
2. Set the program AE mode to Auto, Sports, Portrait or Low
Light mode.
3. Press the AE SHIFT button.
“AE ±0” appears in light blue.
4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift level.
• Turn the SET dial up to lighten the image and down to darken
the image.
• If “MF” is displayed in light blue, AE shift cannot be adjusted.
Press the AE SHIFT button again to display “AE ±0” in light blue.
The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program
AE mode.
CARD PLAY
CARD CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
CAMERA
AE SHIFT/
END SEARCH
AE SHIFT button
SET dial