Pentax Optio W20 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Taking Pictures
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You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.
Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or
underexposed.
1
Press the
3
button in
A
mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [EV Compensation].
3
Use the four-way controller (
45
) to
select the EV value.
The selected EV value is saved.
To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative
(–) value.
You can choose the EV setting in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in
1/3 EV steps.
4 Press the 3 button.
The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status.
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
If you use the EV compensation function frequently, you can save
time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)
When the histogram is displayed, bright portions and dark portions
are indicated on the LCD monitor, enabling you to check the
exposure. (p.84)
The EV compensation function cannot be used in 5, y or 9 mode.
Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.104
Rec.Mode
MENU
Exit
Exit
Exit
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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AWB
ISO
AUTO
2, 3
1, 4
MENU
MENU
2/3
AF
0.0
0.0
Rec.Mode
EV Compensation
Movie
Digital Zoom
AF Setting
Interval Shoot
Exit