Ricoh RDC-7 - Manual (Page 58)

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+/–
BACK:CANCEL
–2.0
+2.0
SEL.:ENTER
EV+0.5
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 under-
or over-exposed. 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 0.5 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.
q
Set the mode dial to one of the
following [
• • • ] and press
the button.
w
Press the or button to change
the exposure compensation value
and press the ENTER button.
Press the button to increase the
compensation level, and press the button
to decrease the compensation level.
Continuously pressing the button changes
the level continuously.