Sony DSC-H20 Cyber-shot&reg Handbook page 44

EV
You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
1 MENU t
(EV) t desired EV setting
Notes
• In Easy Shooting mode, the EV setting cannot be adjusted.
• If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
z Adjusting the exposure for better looking images
You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure
is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Exposure:
Overexposure = too much light
Whitish image
Correct exposure
Underexposure = too little light
Darker image
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light
Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
= Recording sensitivity
Lower EV setting –
Higher EV setting +
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