Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W125 Instruction Manual page 46

Basic techniques for better images
Adjusting the light intensity
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YC>UCat\t': ate various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is
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the arr1.'6unt of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Shutter speed
=
Length of time the camera receives
Exposure:
light
Aperture
=
Size of the opening allowing light to pass
through
...-- ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure
Index)
=
Recording sensitivity
Overexposure
=
too much light
Whitish image
Correct exposure
Underexposure
=
too little light
Darker image
The exposure is automatically set to the
proper value in the auto adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust it manually using
the functions below.
Adjusting EV:
Allows you to adjust the exposure
determined by the camera (page 49).
Metering Mode:
Allows you to change the part of the
subject to be measured to determine the
exposure (page 50).
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