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I SpotExposureControl
Selection of a spot metering area enables
more precise exposure compensation.
1 Set the Power Switch to "REC".
2 Set the recording mode to "_". (: pg. 20)
3 Press [] twice so that the Spot Exposure
Control indicator "[]" appears.
• A spot metering area frame appears at the
center of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.
4 Press SET.
• Spot Exposure Control is engaged.
• Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of
the selected area most appropriate.
To lock the iris
After step 3, press and hold SET over 2
seconds. The "[_j" indication appears and the
iris is locked.
To cancel Spot Exposure Control
Press [] once so that the "1_1" indicator
disappears,
NOTES:
• Depending on the shooting location and
condition, optimum result may not be attained.
• STROBE" in "EFFECT" cannot be used with
Spot Exposure Control.
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I White BalanceAdjustment
The white balance refers to the correctness of
color reproduction under various lighting. If the
white balance is correct, all other colors will be
accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted
automatically. However, more advanced
camcorder operators control this function
manually to achieve a more professional color/
tint reproduction.
To change the setting
Set "W. BALANCE" to the desired mode.
( "pg, 32)
• The selected mode indicator except "AUTO"
appears.
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted
automatically,
_d MWB: Adjust the white balance
manually when shooting under various types
of lighting. ("Manual White Balance
Adjustment", pg. 40)
:O[ FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day,
elb CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day,
;,_,: HALOGEN: A video light or similar type
of lighting is used.
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