Pentax OptioV20 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Taking Pictures
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 display, enabling you to check the exposure. (p.86)
The EV compensation function cannot be used in b (Auto Picture)
or 9 (Green) mode.
Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.106
Rec.Mode
MENU
1/3
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AWB
Auto
Focusing Area
8
M
Exit
MENU
Four-way controller
3 button
Rec.Mode
1sec
Digital Wide
Instant Review
Memory
MENU
2/3
Movie
Digital Zoom
EV Compensation
0.0
Exit