Bright Monitoring - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 Help Manual

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Digital Still Camera
DSC-HX99

Bright Monitoring

Allows you to adjust the composition when shooting in dark environments. By extending the exposure time, you can
check the composition on the viewfinder/monitor even in dark locations such as under the night sky.
MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [
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desired key.
Press the key to which you assigned the [Bright Monitoring] function, then shoot an image.
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The brightness due to [Bright Monitoring] will continue after shooting.
To return the monitor brightness to normal, press the key to which you assigned the [Bright Monitoring] function
once again.
Note
During [Bright Monitoring], setting values such as exposure compensation will not be reflected in the live view display. It is
recommended that you use [Bright Monitoring] only in dark locations.
[Bright Monitoring] will be automatically cancelled in the following situations.
When the camera is turned off.
When the shooting mode is changed from P/A/S/M to a mode that is not P/A/S/M.
When the focus mode is set to other than manual focus.
When [ MF Assist] is executed.
When [Focus Magnifier] is selected.
During [Bright Monitoring], the shutter speed may be slower than normal while shooting in dark locations. Also, because the
measured brightness range is expanded, the exposure may change.
Custom Key] → assign the [Bright Monitoring] function to the
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