Pentax Optio X 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 four-way controller
(
45
) button in
A
mode or
C
mode.
You can change the EV setting.
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.
2 Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.
3 Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
When the histogram is displayed, bright portions and dark portions
are indicated on the LCD monitor, enabling you to check the
exposure. (1p.73)
Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.92
Auto Bracketing 1p.68
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2, 3
+1.0
+1.0
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14
:25
:25
14:25
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38
38
+1.0
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EV Compensation