Compensating The Exposure - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫ Manual exposure
Available Aperture Value
Note
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The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom position is at maximum
Wide.
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Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.
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[REC] mode:

Compensating the Exposure

Use this function when you cannot achieve correct exposure due to the difference in brightness
between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Under exposed
Compensate the exposure
towards positive.
1
Move 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears,
compensate the exposure with 2/1.
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Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
2
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
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You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Note
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EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by
the aperture value and the shutter speed.
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The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.
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The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
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The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the
subject.
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Exposure can also be compensated by touching the exposure compensation set bar when in
aperture-priority AE or shutter-priority AE.
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(Per 1/3 EV)
F2.8 to F3.5
F4.0 to F5.0
F5.6 to F7.1
F8.0
Properly exposed
Available Shutter Speed (Sec)
(Per 1/3 EV)
60 to 1/1000
60 to 1/1300
60 to 1/1600
60 to 1/2000
Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
Overexposed