Epson PhotoPC 3000Z User Manual page 74

If you are taking pictures in low light or
at night:
Increase the sensitivity setting.
Increase the exposure setting.
Use a wide aperture or slow shutter speed setting to let
in more light.
If your subject is in the shade with a sunny background,
try using spot metering and focusing the camera on your
subject.
For photographs taken at night, use the slow
synchronized flash mode. The leading setting sets off the
flash first, then exposes the subject and takes the picture.
In this mode, hold the camera still or use a tripod (see
Appendix B). The trailing setting flashes at the end of
the exposure, allowing you to capture background
motion while freezing your subject. (See Chapter 2 to
change the setting to leading or trailing.)
If you are taking photographs under
fluorescent lighting:
Use custom or fixed white balance.
Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings
Avoid taking portraits under fluorescent lights.
If you are taking portrait photos:
Try using spot metering. Make sure
you center your subject when you
lock the exposure with the two-step
shutter. Then you can move the subject off-center while
you are holding the shutter button down. (See
Chapter 2 for details on using the two-step shutter.)
Try using the Portrait setting in Program mode (see
Chapter 2).
Be aware of lighting conditions and how they affect the
appearance of your subject. Early morning, late
afternoon, and cloudy skies provide more flattering light
than direct sunlight.
If you need to take a portrait under fluorescent or other
unflattering indoor light, use the fixed or user-defined
white balance.
Use the red-eye reduction flash mode for portraits. If
you are taking portraits in bright light, you still may
want to use the flash to correct for the camera's exposure
adjustments.
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