Ricoh CAMERA RDC-i500 - Manual (Page 60)

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Setting the Exposure Compensation
As long as the subject is centered in the shooting range, you can take the picture
normally as the camera will automatically adjust the exposure compensation for
backlighting. If there is a significant difference in brightness between the background
and subject, however, the subject tends to be underexposed (dark) or overexposed
(white). Exposure compensation is useful in this situation. You can also use exposure
compensation to produce intentionally under- or over-exposed images.
● Exposure Compensation Range
±
2.0 EV (in 0.25 EV steps)
● Shooting Against the Light
The bright background will make the subject appear underexposed. Set the
exposure compensation level to a positive value to adjust the exposure.
Important
Note
• If the subject is not centered in the shooting range when taking a
picture against the light, the camera will not assume that the subject is
in a backlit state. Exposure compensation is required in this situation.
● Shooting a White Image
If you shoot an image that appears generally white, the shot will be underexposed as
a whole, with people appearing dark and white objects appearing gray. Set the
exposure compensation level to a positive (+) value to adjust the exposure.
● Shooting a Black Image
If you shoot an image that appears generally black, the shot will be overexposed as a
whole, with people appearing white and black objects appearing gray. Set the
exposure compensation level to a negative (–) value to adjust the exposure. Follow
the same procedure when shooting a person under a spotlight, for example.
A
Set the mode dial to one of the
following: [
or ] and press the
button.
B
Press the or buttons to change
the compensation level and press the
ENTER button.
Press the button to increase the level and
press the button to reduce the level.