JVC GR-DF420 - Manual (Page 34)

FEATURES FOR RECORDING 34
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Backlight compensation brightens the subject
quickly.
With simple operation, backlight compensation
feature brightens the dark subject portion by
increasing the exposure.
1
Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2
Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight
Compensation indicator “ ” appears.
To cancel Backlight Compensation
Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the “
”
indicator disappears.
NOTE:
Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light
around the subject to become too bright and the
subject to become white.
Selection of a spot metering area enables more
precise exposure compensation. You can select
one of the three metering areas on the LCD
monitor/viewfinder.
1
Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2
Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot
Exposure Control indicator “ ” appears.
● A spot metering area frame appears at the
centre of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.
3
Press > or < to select the desired spot
metering area frame.
4
Press SET.
● Spot Exposure Control is engaged.
● Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of
the selected area most appropriate.
To lock the iris
After step 3, press and hold SET over 2
seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the
iris is locked.
To cancel Spot Exposure Control
Press BACK LIGHT once so that the “ ”
indicator disappears.
NOTES:
● You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the
same time with following functions.
• “SQUEEZE” in “WIDE MODE” (
੬ pg. 27)
• “STROBE” in “PROGRAM AE” ( ੬ pg. 37)
• Digital Zoom ( ੬ pg. 18)
• Manual Exposure Control
● Depending on the shooting location and condition,
optimum result may not be attained.
Backlight Compensation Spot Exposure Control
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