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0 Exposure Programs
In normal recording conditions, you can leave the
exposure program selector set to [a] (auto).
However, the camera also has four special
exposure programs, to give the best possible
pictures in different situations. Rotate the selector
to the appropriate program before you start
recording. Reset to Ca] for normal conditions.
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Sports
This program is useful for recording high-speed
sports scenes in brightly lit conditions. Normal
playback will be slightly jerky, but you will get clear
images which can be analysed frame by frame
during slow or still playback on a VCR.
Portrait
Use this program outdoors to make the subject
stand out from a softened foreground and
background. It works well for still-lifes and close-
ups. The effect is most noticeable when the zoom
position is between the middle range and the
telephoto end.
Spotlight
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This program is designed for recording spotlight
scenes, such as on a stage. The exposure is
automatically adjusted for glare-free recordings of
subjects lit by a concentrated light source.
Sand/Snow
SAND / SNOW
Use this program in places where the background
is so bright that the subject appears underexposed
in the viewfinder — a sunny beach or ski resort for
example.
Backlight compensation
If the subject is brightly lit from behind, it may
appear underexposed — dark and lacking in detail.
To compensate for this, press and hold the BLC
button. When you release the button, the camera
reverts to the previous setting.
Notes:
• Avoid changing programs during recording, as
the brightness of the image may change
suddenly.
• Smear or flicker may occur when using these
programs in some types of lighting.
• Backlight compensation only works in Auto
DTI
mode.
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