Sony DSC-M2 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Using the menu
For details on the operation
t
page 32
Manually adjusts the exposure.
Toward – Toward +
For details on the exposure t page 12
The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
You can also adjust EV with Shuttle without using the Setup menu.
If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram
A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of
an image. Press (Display/LCD backlight on/
off) repeatedly to display the histogram inside the
screen. The graph display indicates a bright
image when skewed to the right side, and a dark
image when skewed to the left side. When
shooting still images, adjust EV while checking
the exposure with the histogram.
A Number of pixels
B Brightness
The histogram also appears in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure.
When (Camera) is set to [Auto]
When playing back a single image
(EV)
M +2.0EV
Toward +: Brightens an image.
0EV
The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.
m –2.0EV
Toward –: Darkens an image.
PHOTO
MOVIE
60min
+2.0EV
101
[
400
]
VGA
[00:28:25]
64030f
BrightDark
A
B