FujiFilm FinePix A340 - Manual (Page 33)

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q SHOOTING MODE
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
D EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION)
A WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE)
Select EV in the “ q MANUAL” photography mode.
Use this function for shots to get the correct
brightness (exposure), such as shots with
extremely high contrast between the subject and
the background.
h Compensation range
–2.1 EV to +1.5 EV (13 steps in 0.3 EV increments)
See P.86 for more information on EV.
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Exposure compensation is disabled in the following
situations:
i When the flash is used in Auto or Red-eye reduction mode
i When dark scenes are shot in Forced flash mode
Select white balance in the “ q MANUAL”
photography mode.
Change the white balance setting to take a picture
with the white balance locked for the surroundings
and lighting.
In AUTO mode, the correct white balance may not
be got for subjects such as close-ups of people’s
faces and shots taken under a special light source.
Select the correct white balance for the light
source. See P.86 for more information on the white
balance.
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The color tones may vary depending on the shooting
conditions (light source, etc.).
AUTO : Automatic adjustment
(shooting to show the ambience of
the light source)
6
: Shooting outdoors in fine weather
7
: Shooting in shade
9
: Shooting under “Daylight” fluorescent
lamps
0
: Shooting under “Warm White” fluorescent
lamps
-
: Shooting under “Cool White” fluorescent
lamps
8
: Shooting in incandescent light
✽ When the flash fires, the white balance setting for the flash is used. Consequently, to achieve a particular effect, the
Flash mode should be set to Suppressed flash (
➡P.28).
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To obtain the optimum brightness
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Adjust the exposure compensation according to the level of brightness or darkness in the image.
■ Guide to compensation
i Backlit portraits: +0.6 EV to +1.5 EV
i Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects: +0.9 EV
i Shots made up predominantly of sky: +0.9 EV
i Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds: –0.6 EV
i Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage: –0.6 EV
h When the subject appears too bright
Try a negative (–) compensation setting.
This will make the overall image darker.
h When the subject appears too dark
Try a positive (+) compensation setting.
This will make the overall image brighter.