Exposure Comp; Af Illuminator (Still Image) - Sony DSC-HX400 Help Manual

AF Illuminator (still image)

The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The
red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway,
until the focus is locked.
1. MENU →
Menu item details
Auto (default setting):
Uses the AF illuminator.
Off:
Does not use the AF illuminator.
Note
Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of
whether light fails to reach the center of the subject.
You cannot use [
In movie mode
In [iSweep Panorama] mode
When [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Adv.Sports Shooting], [Night Scene], [Pet] or
[Fireworks].
When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide], the AF range finder frame is indicated by a dotted line.
The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look
directly into the AF illuminator at close range.
[51] How to Use

Exposure Comp.

Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or
darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure
compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure).
1. MENU →
You can adjust the exposure in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
(Camera Settings) → [
AF Illuminator] in the following situations:
Using shooting functions
(Camera Settings) → [Exposure Comp.] → desired setting.
AF Illuminator] → desired setting.
Adjusting the exposure