Panasonic PV-DC3000 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Special Features
Special Features
Adjusting the Iris Manually
Adjusting the Iris Manually
Normally, the camera adjusts the exposure
automatically. However, when the
background is extremely bright, or when
the subject is backlit, you can compensate
by adjusting the Iris manually.
1Press or to select IRIS.
2Press (-) or (+) to change the
IRIS;
Press (+) to increase the brightness.
Press (-) to decrease the brightness.
3Press MENU to exit.
• The current setting appears in the left
side of the screen.
• There are 7 brightness compensation
levels ranging from -1.5 EV to +1.5 EV.
• A blue sky may appear somewhat whiter
when the brightness is increased.
• The brightness cannot be adequately
compensated for in extreme backlight
conditions.
• The original exposure is automatically
restored when the power is turned off.
• When the Camera is set to POWER OFF,
the iris setting will be stored in Camera
memory. When the Camera is set to
POWER ON, the iris setting will default to
the previous setting.
Before you begin
Set the POWER Switch to
(MANUAL REC). (See page 16.)
Press MENU to display the MENU
screen.
REC MENU 1/3
IRIS ADJUST
EXIT : MENU
SET :
± 0EV
REC MENU 1/3
IRIS ADJUST
EXIT : MENU
SET :
+ 1.0EV
Note
POWER Switch
3MENU
Button
1, 2Select Button
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