Changing the source, amount, and direction of light
can change photographs dramatically. Here are
some typical lighting conditions:
Light source behind the subject. Avoid placing
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your subject in front of a strong light source. If
the light source is behind the subject or visible in
the display, the resulting picture may have weak
contrast, may be too dark, and may contain
unwanted light effects.
Sidelit subject. Strong side light gives a dramatic
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effect but may be too harsh, resulting in too
much contrast.
Light source in front of the subject. Harsh
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sunlight may cause the subjects to squint their
eyes. The contrast may also be too high.
Optimal lighting is found in situations where
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there is plenty of diffused, soft light available, for
example, on a bright, partially cloudy day or on
a sunny day in the shadow of trees.
Video recording
Video capture indicators
The video viewfinder displays the following:
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1
— Capture mode indicator
2
— Video stabilisation on indicator
settings", p. 75.
3
— Audio mute on indicator
4
— Active toolbar (not displayed during recording).
See "Active toolbar", p. 67.
5
— Battery charge level indicator
6
— Video quality indicator. To change this setting,
select
Options
Settings
>
7
— Video clip file type
8
— Available recording time. When you are
recording, the current video length indicator also
shows the elapsed and remaining time.
9
— The location to which the video clip is saved.
10
— GPS signal indicator.
information", p. 69.
To display all viewfinder indicators, select
Options
Show
icons. Select
>
See "Video
Video
quality.
>
See "Location
Hide icons
to