Special Functions; 6-1 Setup Using The Control Box; Setting The Spot Metering (Spot) .............. 17 2 Adjusting The Exposure (Exp. Adj.) - Olympus DP12 Instructions Manual

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

6-1 Setup Using the Control Box

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Fig. 16
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Fig. 17
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Setting the Spot Metering (SPOT)
}The camera system measures light using the center-weighted average
method when the spot metering method is not used.
· Center-weighted average metering: Generally employed photometry
· Spot metering: This photometry method measures only the light at the
center of the LCD monitor. It can expose the target opti-
mally without being affected by the background light.
1. Press the MODE button to select REC AUTO.
2. Press the SPOT metering button 1 to display
in the LCD panel. Pressing the button again displays
average mark).
}It is also possible to display the metering area on the LCD monitor screen
(see page 25).
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Adjusting the Exposure (EXP. ADJ)
}In REC AUTO mode, the exposure can be fine-adjusted by ±2 EV in 1/3
EV steps.
When the specimen is darkish, positive correction is effective because
this provides an overexposure effect by extending the exposure time.
When the specimen is too bright, negative correction is effective because
this provides an underexposure effect by reducing the exposure time.
1. Press the MODE button to select REC AUTO.
2. Press either MOVE button
The LCD panel 2 becomes as shown above.
# Warning composed of three short beeps is generated when the
upper or lower limit of adjustment is reached.
method which measures light in a
wide range centered around the field
center.
(spot metering mark) 2
(center-weighted
1 to set the fine adjustment value.
or
Adjustment position indication
DP12
(Fig. 16)
(Fig. 17)
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