Sony NEX-FS700R NXCAM Handbook page 5

AE SHIFT for automatically shooting video a little brighter or darker
The AE SHIFT function enables you to shoot at an exposure level that is a little higher or lower than the AE function normally selects.
Usage examples
■ When the subject is darker than the background, such as when
shooting a person against light, a snowfield or another bright
background using the AE function. If you want to capture the
subject brightly even if the background becomes extremely
bright, you can shift AE toward the + (plus) side.
LEVEL = +2.0EV
How to set/operate
1. MENU [ CAMERA SET ] [ AE SHIFT ]
2. Select [ ON/OFF ].
3. Adjust the shift brightness in the range .Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to enter the new setting.
* This feature is available when auto control is enabled for the iris, shutter speed and/or gain.
AUTO FOCUS function lets you control focus
adjustment automatically
With focus, automatic adjustments kick in when the FOCUS
switch is moved to [ AUTO ].
Using Manual functions for purposeful shooting
Moving the AUTO/MANUAL switch to [ MANUAL ] enables manual adjustments of the iris, gain, shutter speed and white balance
settings. Please note using this switch will change the settings for all these exposure settings. Regarding focus adjustment, moving
the FOCUS switch to MANUAL enables manual adjustment.
■ When the subject is too bright compared to the brightness
of the background. If you want to tone down the subject's
brightness even if the background becomes darker, you can
shift AE toward the – (minus) side.
LEVEL = 0EV
- 2.0 (dark) through 0 (normal) to +2.0 (bright)
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ASSIGN
LEVEL = –2.0EV
FOCUS switch