Pentax S4I 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 MENU button in Capture 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 change the EV setting.
To brighten, set a positive (+) value. To
darken, set 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 OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
EV Compensation is registered on the four-way controller (45) in
the Custom Function default settings in Capture mode, enabling you
to change the EV setting without displaying the menu (
1p.121) .
The AE metering mode is either center-weighted or spot when the
EV setting is adjusted.
Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.84
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Multiple
Auto
AWB
2304x1728
MENU
OK
OK
Exit
1
2, 3
4
MENU
±0.0
MENU
OK
OK
Exit
Rec. Mode
EV Compensation
3D Mode
Parallel
Fast Fwd Movie
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Memory
Off
On
1 sec
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