Using Ae Shift - Canon ZR20 Instruction Manual

Using AE Shift

By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten
or darken the image slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit,
overexposed scenes.
CAMERA
Make sure the program selector is set to Q.
1. Press the selector dial in and select any recording program other
than Spotlight or Sand & Snow from the program menu.
2. Press the AE SHIFT button.
• eAE appears light blue.
3. Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level.
• Levels are from –2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75).
• The higher the setting, the brighter the image.
Notes:
• You cannot adjust the exposure without the e mark before AE in the display.
Push the AE SHIFT button so that e appears before AE. Then you can adjust
the exposure manually.
• You cannot adjust the AE Shift when the camcorder is set to [ (Easy
Recording), the Spotlight recording program or the Sand & Snow recording
program.
P
AE SHIFT
E
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