Vivitar Vivicam 3815 User Manual page 60

EV
Your ViviCam 3815 adjusts the exposure each scene automatically. However, when the subject is too dark or too
bright, you can adjust the exposure manually. This is called EV compensation.
The EV compensation of your camera can be adjusted from [-2.0 EV] to [+2.0 EV] (in 0.5 EV steps).
To adjust EV, press the
button to enter the sub-menu and choose the setting. After the
adjustment is set, press the
Effective Subjects and Set Values
Positive (+) Compensation
Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper)
Backlit portraits
Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects
Shots made up predominantly of sky
Negative (-) Compensation
Spot lighted subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds
Imaging of printed text (white characters on black paper)
Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of green or dark foliage
/ button in the main menu or press the
button to confirm.
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