Sony DSC-W15 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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For details on the operation
t
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Shooting menu
The default settings are marked with .
Manually adjusts the exposure.
Toward – Toward +
For details on the exposure t page 11
The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
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] by displaying a histogram
A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of
an image. Set the mode dial to P or Scene in
advance, then press repeatedly to display the
histogram. The graph display indicates a bright
image when skewed to the right side, a dark
image when skewed to the left side. A histogram
can be used to check the exposure and adjust
[EV].
A Number of pixels
B Brightness
The histogram also appears in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure.
When the mode dial is set to or M
When playing back a single image
During Quick Review
(EV)
M +2.0EV
Toward +: Brightens an image.
0EV
The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.
m –2.0EV
Toward –: Darkens an image.
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EV
BrightDark
A
B