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Adjusting brightness and color, Adjusting the exposure manually (ev), Compensating for backlighting (acb) – Samsung EC-PL20ZZBPSUS User Manual

Page 47: Option. (p. 46), Adjust the exposure. (p. 46)

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Shooting options

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Adjusting brightness and color

Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.

Compensating for backlighting (ACB)

When the light source is behind your subject or there is high
contrast between your subject and the background, your subject
is likely to appear dark in the photo. If this occurs, turn the Auto
Contrast Balance (ACB) option on.

Without ACB

With ACB

1

In Shooting mode, press [

].

2

Select Shooting

→ ACB → an option.

Option Description

Off: ACB is off.

On: ACB is on.

• The ACB feature is not available when you set

Continuous, Motion

Capture, or AEB options.

Adjusting the exposure manually

(EV)

Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos
may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the
exposure to get a better photo.

Darker (-)

Neutral (0)

Brighter (+)

1

In Shooting mode, press [

].

2

Select Shooting

→ EV.

3

Select a value to adjust the exposure.

• Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will remain the same. You

may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure
or underexposure.

• If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select

AEB (Auto

Exposure Bracket). The camera takes three photos, each with a
different exposure: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 49)

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