Exposure Comp - Sony A6300 User Manual

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Phase Detection AF:
Focuses with Phase Detection AF. The focusing speed is very fast.
Contrast AF:
Always focuses with Contrast AF. The focusing speed is slower. Use when you cannot focus
with [Phase Detection AF].
Note
When [ AF System] is set to [Contrast AF],
Mode] is unavailable.
When [ AF System] is set to [Phase Detection AF], [Zone], [Expand Flexible Spot] and
[Lock-on AF] under [Focus Area] are unavailable.
When [ AF System] is set to [Phase Detection AF], even if [Priority Set in AF-S] is set
to [Balanced Emphasis], the camera will temporarily switch to [AF].
When [ AF System] is set to [Phase Detection AF], [Eye AF] is unavailable.
[94] How to Use

Exposure Comp.

Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter
or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively
(exposure compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure).
(Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel → press the left/right side of the control
1.
wheel or turn the control wheel, and select the desired exposure range.
You can adjust the exposure in a range of –5.0 EV to +5.0 EV.
Note
You can adjust the exposure in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies.
If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash,
you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect.
Only a value between –3.0 EV and +3.0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears
on the screen when shooting. If you set an exposure beyond this range, the image
brightness on the screen does not show the effect, but it will be reflected in the recorded
(Custom Settings) → [
Using shooting functions
AF System] → desired setting.
(Continuous AF) under [Focus
Adjusting the exposure