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Using the AE function
To turn on the AE function, press the AE button
to light it. The gain and shutter speed change
automatically based on shooting conditions, and
the brightness is adjusted to optimal settings.
The AE function adjustment level (AE level), the
adjustment mode, and the upper and lower limit
values can all be set in the [Picture] menu by
going to [Exposure] > [Mode] and selecting
[Auto] (see page 40).
AE button
Setting the AE level
The AE level sets the automatic brightness level
adjustment by specifying how much brighter or
darker it is than the standard level. Perform sets
using the
BRIGHTNESS knob or using
[Exposure] in the [Picture] menu.
To set the AE level using the
knob
When the AE function is on, you can also set the
AE level by turning the
knob. Turning the knob clockwise will raise the
AE level (brighter than the standard level), and
turning it counterclockwise will lower the AE
level (darker than the standard level). You can
reset the AE level to factory default settings by
holding down the
one second or longer.
To set the AE level using the [Exposure] setting
in the [Picture] menu
In [Picture] menu's [Exposure] > [Mode], select
[Auto], and then set [Auto Exposure Level].
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Adjusting the Brightness
BRIGHTNESS knob
BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHTNESS knob for
Press the B/b buttons to set the value on the slider
that appears.
The gray circle on the slider indicates the setting
value before the change, and the blue circle
indicates the current setting value.
Tip
When a slider is displayed, holding down the B/b
buttons increases the incremental speed at which
the value changes, allowing you to set your target
value faster.
Using the BRIGHTNESS knob
By turning the
BRIGHTNESS knob with the
AE function off, you can adjust the brightness
with a combination of gain and shutter speed
settings. Turning the knob clockwise will
brighten the image (higher gain or a slower
shutter speed), and turning it counterclockwise
will darken the image (lower gain or a faster
shutter speed).
You can reset the AE level to its factory default
value by holding down the
knob for at least 1 second.
Note
When you use the
BRIGHTNESS knob to
change the brightness while [Exposure] > [Mode]
is set to [Full Manual] in the [Picture] menu, the
setting will automatically change to [Semi
Manual].
Using the [Exposure] >
[Brightness] setting in the
[Picture] menu
Select [Semi Manual] for [Exposure] > [Mode] in
the [Picture] menu, and adjust the brightness with
the [Brightness] setting.
Press the B/b buttons to set the value on the slider
that appears.
BRIGHTNESS
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